23 - They Know Everything They Need to Know
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of preparation in youth sports and the balance between instruction and allowing athletes to perform independently.
"They know everything they need to know." - My wife, Amanda Those six words, said at a recent baseball game, perfectly capture my philosophy on coaching from the corner. In this episode, we talk about when instruction helps, when it becomes noise, and why the best coaching often happens long before competition begins. If we've prepared our kids well in practice and life, they shouldn't need constant direction once the game starts. We also explore whether we're communicating for our athlete's benefit...or simply to calm our own nerves. ... For online programs, books and more, visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com .
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