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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Manager of the Houston Astros discusses how being an athlete helped transition him into his role in the MLB.
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Worksheet
This form is for coaches and administrators to share with parents, pledging positive fan behavior.
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In order to bounce back from mistakes, players should develop a mistake ritual.
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Listen as New York Times Bestselling Author Dan Coyle describes the art form of coaching.
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Northwesterm University Basketball Coach knows mistakes happen, so he accepts the right kind of mistakes.
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Mindset author Carol Dweck explains why parents should talk about the process of sports, instead of talent.
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Former pro soccer player and current high school coach on leaving the pitch with head held high - win or lose.
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Book Excerpt
Become a better athlete by cultivating a teachable spirit -- constantly look for ways to improve your skills.
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These six steps help coaches introduce a mastery approach, instead of focusing just on the scoreboard.
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How to demonstrate unconditional support of your child while reinforcing a mastery approach to the sport.