Celebrating Mistakes
In youth sports, the approach to the idea of making mistakes is a big deal. The way that a coach views mistakes is one of the great differentiating factors between coaches. Some view mistakes as something to eliminate; others view mistakes as part of the learning process, and an essential step, especially for young players. A coaches viewpoint on mistakes informs his or her coaching style, and influences his or her communication with the players. I believe that mistakes are a