This opinion piece criticizes the coaching culture in youth sports, arguing that focusing on winning at all costs leads to player burnout and discourages participation. The author suggests prioritizing non-competitive games and maximum player development over victory.
”, September 16th), I’d like to add the following: just as we no longer accept corporal punishment and ridicule as part of teaching, we would not accept a teacher barking instructions at a child during an exam or allow another student, maybe younger, to sit our child’s Junior Cert to boost school results.
Sporting organisations should arrange more non-competitive and small-sided games during the season to focus on maximum participation, enjoyment and player development rather than on winning at all costs. With the rise of obesity, social anxiety and other issues facing young people, it is more important than ever to keep them playing sport – certainly more important than winning some underage competition.
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