Focus and determination
Laatst gewijzigd 3 november 2017
Omschrijving
What is focus?
Concentrating one’s whole energy in order to achieve something; giving 100% of one’s attention and effort.
There is no better example of focus and determination than yourself: if you are determined to help/coach your young athlete, they will be determined to learn from you and succeed. If you notice someone is struggling, help them out, encourage them to stay focused and let them know it’s ok to make mistakes. It’s easy to lose focus as the season progresses – monitor everyone to make sure all the athletes stay dedicated.
Young athletes should take great pride in their accomplishments – when they maintain focused and dedicated, anything is possible. Share that with them and recognize them for their determination and effort. Following a practice, talk about the good things that were accomplished, and the thing that need further improvement. With greater focus and determination, those improvements will be made and further praise can be given.
| Focus | Geen focus |
| Hard working | Lazy |
| Motivated and enthusiastic | Non-enthusiastic and de-motivated |
| Persistent | Gives up easily |
| Set goals | Lacks a clear vision |
| Identifies weaknesses and strives to improve | No desire to improve; careless & indifferent |
Leerpunten
- Concentrate on the important things
- As a coach: be an example!