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This post Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s proud Father on Facebook is phenomenal. So much in it.... First, role of a parent to support their child through thick and thi...n. At the academy level it’s a game of survival so the pressure is not needed. You’re not allowed to stay down around here sounds very much like a family who place a real value on it. If those messages are constantly communicated around the dinner table or in the car on the way home, a certain mindset gets developed. Second, the sheer reality of the game. Setbacks are not just part of it, they are a required part of the journey. Planes take off against the wind and in a game where every other child in the world wants to do the same thing, it can become a real competitive advantage if you can do that. The role of those coaches were support - sometimes it’s not the genius tactician that the player needs, it’s someone to smile and say go out and enjoy it. Understanding what a certain player is going helps you to choose the most powerful message. That’s what his coaches looked to have done. Powerful stuff all around and grateful to him for promoting that message.

Don't make your players (kids) 'crowd lookers' or 'bench lookers.' Don't create a hi-low player. The game is full of ups and downs, misses and makes, failures a...nd successes. It's a part of the game. The most important part is how our athletes RESPOND. GREAT message for COACHES, PLAYERS, and PARENTS. https://t.co/RrKLiK6W0M