The book “GRIT – The Power of Passion and Perseverance” has some key points when coaching youth. Talent and intelligence does not make you gritty. Children must play around, have fun and they will likely find their passion.   Our grit impacts our success. Grit is the tendency to sustain interest in an effort toward long-term goals. […]

Relevant themes for each group session can inspire the participants. Coach John Wooden’s work can be a great source of themes. Have the partipicants lead and conduct the discussions themselves. When coaching groups of youth, themes for each meeting can be an effective coaching tool. JOHN WOODEN: Themes will encourage the participants to research and […]