-
Hey Mark @the-old-coach ;
You said:
“Our little town of Montesano has many, MANY fastpitch softball State Titles as a result of literally decades of this coaching philosophy. Hundreds of coaches thru all the years– same philosophy.”
This is proof that this method works. None of the kids are going to apply themselves hard enough to win a State Title unless they are “having fun”. They have to “want it” badly enough to come back every day, listen to the coach, be willing to make adjustments, and work hard. The motivation isn’t the “goal” of winning a State Title. Everyone one has that “goal”, but only one team reaches that “goal”. The motivation is the sheer joy of playing, and playing well. Of improving and feeling that rush when you realize you’ve gotten better. It’s self feeding. Just like you said.
This method has been used forever for kids. We adults have “forgotten” how to be kids, so we have trouble using this method. But it works. The proof is all around us.
MG 😀