"We really focused on
working together because we know that we don't have the size we did last
year." These are quotes from a high
school athlete and team leader. These are the lessons of high school sports –
worth learning, practicing and applying THROUGHOUT life.
Get your teen involved, if
s/he fits or desires. Of course you can’t force your teen into something they
dislike or disdain – but encourage or influence your teen – or find another/
different option or opportunity to learn these life skills – beyond the
classroom.
I was on football and track
teams – and still have recollections and friendships from those days – and the
only things we remember were the good things!
One other excellent option is
theater.
With total respect for other
school activities, these two develop life-long skills and traits – while most
others don’t.
Both sports and theater require
try-outs, possible rejection, not being ‘the star,’ learning to be a supporting
character or role, persevering, advancing/ growing into a larger, more
important role – most of which are simply not available to be learned in the
classroom.
Are there harsh, even
unwanted, unfair lessons they might learn?
Unfair coaches, policies, etc.
Yes – but that also is a life lesson, leading to the need to build
RESILIENCE – rebounding from and overcoming even unfair defeats.
If you’d like to discuss – or
even learn more about our success coaching programs for teens, email me at CoachSteve@Launch-Your-Life.com!
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