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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Expert advice on how to get the very best from your athletes.
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Check out PCA experts' take on a time-tested drill in youth sports with a controversial name.
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This Ask PCA blog user want to know how to help a child who is skilled, but passive in games.
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Learn why this NFL coach thinks selflessness is the number 1 trait in an athlete.
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Teams often comprise players with a wide variety of skills. Here is how one coach capitalizes on the situation
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Leslie Osborne explains how playing multiple sports aided her success and helped prevent injury.
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Learn which three character traits can help a talented athlete reach the elite level.
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Keeping all athletes involved, even if they are not competing at the moment, can pay off for the whole team.
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Collegiate Soccer Coach Jerry Smith explains why he focuses on the mental strengths of a recruit.
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Effort is of high value in sports. Making an effort when you just don't want to is even more important.