This week we are going to discuss the Character Quality, “You
Can”. “You Can” is being at you best
when your best is needed. It is the, “I
can vs. I can’t” factor. How many times
do we ask our kids to do something and get the response “I can’t”? I often get that very response as I coach. To
me, it generally means one of two things.
One, they don’t want to do what I am asking them to do. Or two, they don’t fully understand what I am
asking to do and they are not comfortable or confident that they will be
successful. So it is my job to help them
get into a comfort zone so they can be successful.
“I can’t”, is simply the path of least resistance (the human
factor). I coach baseball and it is very
easy for me to give one of my students a drill that is almost impossible for
them to do at their level of play. But sometimes
when I am dealing with “You Can”, I will intentionally do it so that they
understand the concept. The drill will
change depending on the age of the kids I am coaching but what I have to do is
give them something that they have never done or are not comfortable
doing. I will take time and explain how
to be successful at the drill and exactly what they need to do. By doing this, I am building their confidence
and ensuring that they will become comfortable over a short period of time. Every repetition may not be perfect, but every
time they do something right, that is a step forward, I reward them with
praise.
We can also do this with homework, chores or any other part
of their lives; we can help them believe that they can do so much more!
“Will you believe today?”
Positive or
Opposite
Believe Insecure
Confidence Hesitation
Boldness Doubt
Sure Indecisive
Faith Fear
Coach Todd
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