I believe….. that good coaching, like good teaching inspires, not demeans. <br /> <br />I believe….. that to always expect the best brings out the best in others. <br /> <br />I believe……that with encouragement children flourish, and with negativity children learn to expect failure. <br /> <br />I believe….. in doing everything in moderation. There is a fine line between consequence and punition. One breeds reflection, the other resentment. <br /> <br />I believe……that learning is a social activity. Many insights have been gained, <br /> and problems solved through discussion, play, and reflection with others. <br /> <br />I believe……that more is learned through guided practice, good modeling, and discovery than lecture and reprimand could ever achieve. <br /> <br />I believe……that like classroom environments that grow and develop over time, teamwork grows and is nourished with caring. <br /> <br />I believe……that endurance is mental as well as physical. Mental exhaustion can disable, sometimes more, than the physical. <br /> <br />I believe…..that sports can be fun! In life, people are willing to put up with discomfort, <br /> minor annoyances, and disappointments when, at the end of the day, they can still <br /> say they had fun. <br /> <br />I believe…..that everyone has accountability in life. Whether it is teacher’s test scores, <br /> coaches games, or players’ teamwork. We ALL make mistakes. They make us human. <br /> <br />I believe…..that if, at the end of the day, I can look back and reflect on what I did right, <br /> recognize my mistakes, and make goals for tomorrow, it was a good day. <br /> <br /><br />Susan Christiansen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/musings-on-coaching-and-teaching/
