Mastery Approach (ELM)
Winning on the scoreboard is not the only way to win. A Mastery Approach to sport creates winning character traits in youth and high school athletes. At the center of Positive Coaching Alliance’s Mastery Approach is the acronym ELM for Effort, Learning and Mistakes are OK. Coaches and parents can help athletes understand that as long as they give their best effort, continue to learn and are not afraid of mistake, they are more likely to win on the scoreboard and in life.
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Former UC Davis Football Coach talks about how he got the most out of players.
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Long-time NBA Coach George Karl on the balance between maintaining positive energy and the need to correct.
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Mistakes are the lifeblood of learning and coaches should aim for a mastery approach to learning new skills.
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Mindset author Carol Dweck explains why coaches should emphasize with athletes how much they value effort.
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Sports executive, youth coach and parent explains how helping his son process a loss leads to life lessons.
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Jeff Rodin of the Arizona Diamondbacks explains how to redefine success in a sport where failure is likely.
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Member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice USA Hockey team Jim Craig encourages youth athletes not to be afraid.
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Wilson, former NHL player, discusses how parents and coaches can encourage youth athletes to focus on mastery.
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Complimenting performance is less effective for motivation than praising specific effort.
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Women's pro soccer player Jenny Ruiz discuses the importance of mastering a skill vs. winning a game.