Invite Them to Learn

It's so easy for us as adults to want to see instant results by asking our kids to be little robots that do exactly what we want them to do. I'm told by those who know, that kids don't learn under this kind of pressure. You have to invite them to learn. An invitation can be declined; it's not an order. As a coach, am I making my sessions an invitation to learn or a chance to drill a lesson into their head? In the attempt to get better results, I know I've leaned more toward the drilling side of things. This will have short-term benefits, but long-term consequences. It takes more effort and preparation on my part to have a session that is an invitation which is so attractive it won't be turned down. As a coach, I need to do my preparatory work as much as the players.