The court generally moves in small steps rather than in one giant step.
Ruth Bader GinsburgRead
Praise your kids. Inspire and motivate your players with praise. Ten years from now it won't matter what your record was. Will your kids love you or hate you?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The importance of praising and inspiring children and players outweighs the focus on achievements.
This quote by Jim Harrick emphasizes that the emotional connections and positive impact we have on children and players are far more significant than merely focusing on winning or performance records. In the long term, fostering love and admiration from children is more valuable than any accolades or achievements one might attain in sports or education.
Themes
PraiseInspirationChildrenMotivationLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a coaching seminar, to emphasize the role of encouragement.
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