Comparison is the thief of joy.
I have seen it steal the joy from parents and student-athletes in the recruiting process when comparing their son/daughter vs. other kids.
Everyone develops mentally, physically, and skills-wise at different times. Focus on what YOU can control
Timberwolves just won a game and the first thing Anthony Edwards said is how much he’s disappointed in himself for not boxing out and allowing two offensive rebounds.
This is why they’ve been to back to back conference finals. They have a leader like him.
If winning is the #1 goal at the jr. high level, you’re missing the point. The job isn’t to chase trophies. It’s to build people, habits & standards that last. Programs that prioritize development over short-term results don’t just build better players, they build better people.
Coaching is a thankless job, with little appreciation given. Long hours, constant criticism, you win it is all the kids, you lose it is all your fault. Thank you to the coaches out there rocking it. We do not hear that enough. Bless you all.