tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post3317110564111807792..comments2023-10-31T09:19:18.737-07:00Comments on Organized Chaos: underdog anxietyorganized chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18050635225751382130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-52414199121353846642007-10-27T16:46:00.000-07:002007-10-27T16:46:00.000-07:00It's difficult because we have such empathy for th...It's difficult because we have such empathy for these young athletes as they cope with this disappointment. We don't want them to experience the tough part of competition. I always tell the kids who don't make it that it is okay to feel disappointment and to hurt about it. That means they really, really wanted it. It's great to see kids who want something so much they put themselves out physically and mentally. I let them know they did a really hard thing and should be proud of stepping out there. Tough as that is they are developing inner strength and instrinsic motivation that almost can't be developed any other way. Jumping rope is so much more than jumping rope, isn't it? Lucky kids to have you as a coach!Blinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05209361947351963691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1175684769476781639.post-88112438032678844822007-10-25T18:40:00.000-07:002007-10-25T18:40:00.000-07:00I've never thought carefully about this process. ...I've never thought carefully about this process. I don't know how you all do it. I've watched the kids practice and get excited about jumpers for years. I've hated it when students in my class didn't make the cut. But, I've never really pictured the process before now. <BR/><BR/>I feel awful for you all.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725549451973770515noreply@blogger.com