Words of Wisdom Websites of Interest 101 Ways to Praise.... Wow * Way to go * Super * You're Special * Outstanding * Excellent * Great * Good * Neat * Well Done * Remarkable * I knew you could do it * I'm proud of you * Fantastic * Superstar * Nice Work * Looking Good * You're on top of it * Beautiful * Now you're flying * You're catching on * Now you've got it * You're incredible * Bravo * You're fantastic * Hurray for you * You're on Target * You're on your way * How Nice * How Smart * Good Job * That's incredible * Hot Dog * Dynamite * You're Beautiful * You're Unique * You're Darling * You're a winner * Remarkable Job * Beautiful Work * Spectacular * You're Spectacular * You're Precious * Great Discovery * You've discovered the secret * You figured it out * That's Exciting * You're Sweet * Fantastic Job * Hip, Hip Hooray * Bingo * Magnificent * Marvelous * Terrific * I appreciate you * Phenomenal * You're Sensational * Super Work * Creative Job * Fantastic Job * Exceptional Performance * You're a real trooper * You are responsible * You are exciting * You learned it right * What an imagination * What a good listener * You are fun * You're growing up * You tried hard * You care * Beautiful Sharing * Outstanding Performance * You're a good friend * I trust you * You're important * You mean a lot to me * You make me happy * You Belong * You've got a friend * You make me laugh * You Brighten my day * I respect you * You mean the world to me * That's correct * You're a joy * You're a Treasure * You're Wonderful * You're Perfect * Awesome * A+ Job * You're A-OK * My Buddy * You made my day * That's the best * God Loves you, and so do I * A big hug * A big kiss * A Smile is worth a thousand words Understanding the Coach...Here are some words from coaches and others that may help... People always think that kids' sports are about fun. The kids have fun playing, but that's not why they play. The real reason they play is to find out about who they are. It's a vehicle of self-discovery. Paul Clements Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden The only reason I majored in phychology was that my first psych professor was full of energy and enthusiasm. I know now you can't accomplish anything without those things. Jerry Glanville Competition can damage self esteem, create anxiety, and lead to cheating and hurt feelings. But, so can romantic love. Mariah Burton Nelson The ability to prepare to win is as important as the will to win. Bobby Knight It is more important to motivate your players for practice that for games. Jack Stallings The quality of your play never counts as much as the quality of your effort. Bud Wilkinson If at first you don't succeed, you're doing about average. Barnaby Quincy A good coach will make his players see what they can become rather than what they are. Ara Parasheghian You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both of those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation. Homer Rice Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road. People will soon forget the records. What they remember is the way you hustled, the poise you had, the class you showed. Sheryl Johnson Leaders are like eagles - they don't flock. You find them one at a time. Knute Rockne When we lose, I can't sleep at night. When we win I can't sleep at night. But when we win, I wake up feeling better. Joe Torre Losers have tons of variety. Champions take pride in just learning to hit the same old boring winners. Vic Braden Our staff coached football in the same spirit as the three Baptists who, upon being shipwrecked on a desert island, immediately set a Sunday School attendance goal of four. Grant Teaff Deep down all athletes yearn for discipline. Joe Paterno You can accomplish a lot if you don't worry about who gets the credit. Bill Arnsparger When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn. Tom Landry You must be willing to do the things that are not fun. Pat Summitt Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it. Joe Paterno I think to have long term success as a coach or any other leadership position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way. Pat Riley It doesn't take talent to be on time. Peter Reiser If you are criticized, then you are important. Doyt L. Perry A committee is usually a group of the uninformed, appointed by the unwilling, to accomplish the unnecessary. Syd Thrift You can get everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want. Zig Ziglar 150 Ways to Show Kids you Care.... Notice them * Smile a lot * Acknowledge them * Learn their names * Seek them out * Remember their birthdays * Ask them about themselves * Look in their eyes when you talk to them * Listen to them * Play with them * Read aloud together * Giggle together * Be nice * Say yes a lot * Tell them their feelings are OK * Set boundaries that keep them safe * Be honest * Be yourself * Listen to their stories * Hug them * Forget your worries sometimes and concentrate only on them * Notice when they're acting differently * Present options when they seek your counsel * Play outside together * Surprise them * Stay with them when they are afraid * Invite them over for juice * Suggest better behaviors when they act out * Feed them when they're hungry * Delight in their discoveries * Share their excitement * Send them a letter or postcard * Follow them when they lead * Notice when they are absent * Call them to say Hello * Hide surprises for them to find * Give them space when they need it * Contribute to their collections * Discuss their dreams and nightmares * Laugh at their jokes * Be relaxed * Kneel, squat, or sit so you're at their eye level * Answer their questions * Tell them how terrific they are * Create a tradition with them and keep it * Learn what they have to teach * Use your ears more than your mouth * Make yourself available * Show up at their concerts, games and events * Find a common interest * Hold hands during walk * Apologize when you've done something wrong * Listen to their favorite music with them * Keep the promises that you make * Wave and smile when you part * Display their artwork in your home * Thank them * Point out what you like about them * Clip magazine pictures or articles that interest them * Give them compliments * Catch them doing something right * Encourage win-win solutions * Give them your undivided attention * Ask for their opinion * Have fun together * Be curious with them * Introduce them to your friends and family * Tell them how much you like being with them * Let them solve most of their own problems * Meet their friends * Meet their friends parents * Let them tell you how they feel * Help them become an expert at something * Be excited when you see them * Tell them about yourself * Let them act their age * Praise more, criticize less * Be consistent * Admit when you make a mistake * Enjoy your time together * Give them a special nickname * Marvel at what they can do * Tell them how proud you are of them * Pamper them * Unwind together * Be happy * Ask them to help you * Support them * Applaud their success * Deal with conflicts and problems while they are still small * Chaperone a dance * Tell them stories in which they are the hero * Believe in them * Nurture them with good food, good words, and good fun * Be flexible * Delight in their uniqueness * Let them make mistakes * Notice when they grow * Wave and honk when you drive by them * Give them immediate feedback * Include them in conversations * Respect them * Join in their adventures * Visit theri schools * Help them learn something new * Be understanding when they have a difficult day * Give them good choices * Respect the choices they make * Be silly together * Hang out together * Make time to be with them * Inspire their creativity * Accept them as they are * Become their advocate * Appreciate their individuality * Talk openly with them * Tolerate their interruptions * Trust them * Share a secret * Write a chalk message on their sidewalk * Create a safe, open environment * Be available * Cheer their accomplishments * Encourage them to help others * Tackle new tasks together * Believe what they say * Help them take a stand, and stand with them * Daydream with them * Do what they like to do * Make decisions together * Magnify their magnificense * Build something together * Encourage them to think big * Celebrate their First's & Last's, such as first school day * Go places together * Welcome their suggestions * Visit them when they are sick * Tape record a message for them * Help them learn from mistakes * Be sincere * Introduce them to people of excellence * Tell them what you expect of them * Give them your phone number * Introduce them to new experiences * Share a meal together * Talk directly together * Be spontaneous * Expect their best, don't expect perfection * Empower them to help and be themselves * Love them, no matter what. Winners vs. Losers.... The WINNER - is always a part of the answer; The Loser - is always a part of the problem. The WINNER - always has a program; The Loser - always has an excuse. The WINNER - says "Let me do it for you"; The Loser - says "That's not my job". The WINNER - sees an answer for every problem; The Loser - sees a problem in every answer. The WINNER - sees a green near every sand trap; The Loser - sees two or three sand traps near every green. The WINNER - says "It may be difficult but it's possible"; The Loser - says "It may be possible but it's too difficult". BE A WINNER!!!!