Rookie Seasoning
Written By Richard D. Ginsburg
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Quick Tips from the Article
- Are you living vicariously through your kid? Become aware of any unresolved feelings from your athletic — or maybe not-so-athletic — childhood.
- When a kid asks the score, play dumb, as if it's not important.
- Pay attention to what others say about your kid's skills, especially coaches. They will likely have a more realistic assessment of your Becks-in-the-making than you do.
- If your child is having trouble keeping up with the rest of the team, see how he's reacting. If he's having fun, it's worth sticking it out, but if he's feeling nothing but humiliated, move on.
- Try the 5:1 ratio — lots of positive feedback before a little constructive criticism.
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