Hat tip: Greg Berge
3. The Lasting Power of a Coach’s Words
— Greg Berge (@gb1121) February 19, 2024
By Reed Maltbie
“When you tell a child you believe in them, you light a flame that burns well beyond any game.”https://t.co/i0mKLZuyD5
Words matter. Help players make memories.
Messages can endure forever. Praise, encouragement, gratitude, and sometimes correction change lives.
I only told one player "you're the best player I've ever coached," but I've told many "I believe in you."
I remember hearing "you're going to start because you earned it," before the beginning of my senior season.
Take the eight minutes to watch the TED talk.
