This is what youth coaches should be telling their players: 1. You are loved! 2. Having fun and loving the game is what matters most. 3. It’s okay to fail. Everyone does. 4. Fear is normal. Don’t worry about the outcome. Go for it! 5. Smile. It’s a game. 6. I believe in you!

Great teams have amnesia about what they accomplished and a great memory of all the little things they did to get better.