According to kids
asked in an online survey: "What should a coach care about most?" You
might expect them to answer "to focus on winning."
But "Put me in, coach!" is what most kids really want.
In fact, the
majority didn't think winning was all that important. Only 7% of girls said
coaches should be most concerned with winning, while about 18% of boys said so.
Here's what boys
and girls value most in a coach:
64%
said giving everyone a chance to play
27% said teaching
new skills
9%
said winning
Striving for
excellence is a great goal, but when coaches and parents apply too much
pressure, kids can get overly worried or push themselves too hard physically,
leading to injuries. Some kids may even go on unhealthy diets to lose or gain
weight to be better at their sport.
And when sports
become too competitive, kids who have only average or below-average skills
might spend too much time on the bench instead of learning new skills.
I grew up playing
soccer for a team that won 3 consecutive state championships in middle school,
however, I spent most big games on the bench.
I have always been competitive, and this was a challenge for me. But, I learned a lot about being a support
member and how to work hard for what I wanted, playing time when it mattered.
It also taught me to look beyond what others thought of my ability. I learned to find value in myself and others
as members of a team. Later, as I
matured and played for other teams, including my collegiate national finalist
experience at Otterbein College, these experiences helped me to function as a
leader in those environments.
As a
martial arts instructor, I use these skills to help kids find their own value
and not to compete against each other, but to support one another, grow as
individuals, and always push to do their best.
Kids need to learn to respect themselves enough to do their best,
regardless of whether it earns them instant gratification.
10th Degree master
instructor Greg Silva offers this perspective, "I have been
a martial arts instructor for 46 years. I believe
there are no better coaches than martial arts teachers."
Martial Arts instructors know that the door to success open "in" not "out".
That means the success to building an athlete who is well balanced
yet understands that being in top shape and a top performer begins with the
proper attitude, confidence, self esteem, sportsmanship and self control.
This building from the "inside out" will prevent kids
from being lazy, giving up, or quitting. The nature of martial arts with
setting continuous goals is a key to it's success. And there is
no bench to sit on. All kids learn, train and compete while playing
the "game" in every class they take.”
To see how martial
arts teaches so much join us in training.
Classes are forming now.
Contact us for
information on 6 week Quick Start sessions and how to ‘Get in the Game’.
Phone -
614-899-9033
Web: http://www.koguryoma.com/
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