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Post by Coach.A on Dec 2, 2014 21:21:57 GMT -6
 With the assistance of the above graphic, we went over the concept of a growth mind-set with our players. I thought it was a very valuable exercise. It was interesting to watch players recognize when their behavior (or a team mates behavior) started to slip into the fixed mind-set category. I think it's fair to say that most successful programs have instilled and established a growth mind-set culture....while struggling programs tend to fall in to the fixed mind-set category. I started my coaching career at a powerhouse program, then moved to a struggling program on the verge of folding, and now we've helped build that once struggling program into a winner....as I reflect back on the process and compare/contrast the teams it becomes glaringly obvious that developing a growth mindset is critical for success in football. I know these ideas are nothing new, but seeing it packaged and explained this way has really opened my eyes and helped reinforce its importance. |
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Post by coachphillip on Dec 3, 2014 9:39:19 GMT -6
So for those who are inclined toward a fixed mind set, what is it you do to promote a growth mind set?
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Post by Coach.A on Dec 3, 2014 10:43:30 GMT -6
So for those who are inclined toward a fixed mind set, what is it you do to promote a growth mind set? Great question. I actually did a brief presentation at our recent PD day for the teachers in our school on how we apply growth mind-set principles to athletics and how that can be transferred over to the classroom. Here were the main points from my PowerPoint slides: WHAT CAN COACHES, TEACHERS, & PARENTS DO TO HELP?- Build self-esteem and confidence - Growth Mindset characteristics directly linked to confidence/self-esteem The Power of Language- Student-athletes are not allowed to say “I can’t” unless it is followed by “yet” - Praise effort not talent - Praising ability can negatively influence - Learn to hear fixed mindset voice: - "Do I have the talent?" ANSWER = I can learn if I work hard - "What if I fail?" ANSWER = The most successful people fail the most. Failure is a necessary component of learning! - "Why even try?" ANSWER = Not trying IS failing! |
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Post by CanyonCoach on Dec 4, 2014 10:42:50 GMT -6
I am currently reading the "Mindset" book and wondering if you have any other sources. Great stuff.
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Post by agap on Dec 4, 2014 10:53:55 GMT -6
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Post by groundchuck on Dec 21, 2014 7:33:50 GMT -6
Phrases like that are key in our program.
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Post by coachklee on Dec 21, 2014 8:24:06 GMT -6
Great thread that puts a "visual" to what many of us are always trying our best to accomplish!
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