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What to Do When a Talented Athlete Stops Trying

It’s one of the most confusing situations in coaching: the kid with the most natural ability on the roster starts coasting through drills, showing up late, or checking out mentally during practice. Parents ask what happened. Teammates notice. And most coaches default to the wrong fix — more pressure, a benching, or a lecture about … [Read More…]