Jeugdcoaches moeten oog hebben voor verdrietige kinderen door focus op winnen, stelt Jacques Brinkman
Tired, dry, slightly forgotten on the back of the tray.
Summary
Article discusses how youth sports coaches need to be more aware of the emotional impact on children who come home sad due to lack of playing time or excessive focus on winning. Jacques Brinkman critiques this problem and urges coaches to reflect on their approach. The article is framed around the emotional toll on both children and parents.
Key quotes
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Jacques Brinkman fileert dit probleem en geeft coaches een spiegel
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