Post by machfu2001 on Oct 10, 2012 8:40:55 GMT -6
We have a kid who is being offered scholarships as a junior to very high level programs. He is a tremendously gifted athlete, and those scholarship offers are justified.
Lately, he has started to develop the attitude that he "knows it all" and doesn't take criticism well at all. I can see this developing into a very bad situation if it's not handled correctly. Fortunately, we aren't at that point yet, but I want to make sure I get it taken care of before it gets to a tipping point.
Deep down, I think he's a kid that feels a lot of pressure to perform, and he puts a lot of pressure on himself to be great, probably too great. And he definitely doesn't like to be called out in front of his teammates.
Any advice on how to handle this situation? Do I call him out in front of everybody? Do I handle it man to man in private? How can I keep his trust in me as a coach, and not let him sway away and start doing his own thing?
This is a serious question, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lately, he has started to develop the attitude that he "knows it all" and doesn't take criticism well at all. I can see this developing into a very bad situation if it's not handled correctly. Fortunately, we aren't at that point yet, but I want to make sure I get it taken care of before it gets to a tipping point.
Deep down, I think he's a kid that feels a lot of pressure to perform, and he puts a lot of pressure on himself to be great, probably too great. And he definitely doesn't like to be called out in front of his teammates.
Any advice on how to handle this situation? Do I call him out in front of everybody? Do I handle it man to man in private? How can I keep his trust in me as a coach, and not let him sway away and start doing his own thing?
This is a serious question, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
