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The Parent Paradox: Every parent wants the best for their child, but they may inadvertently be the biggest obstacle to their child’s development. A Picture Thread

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Leadership is the first mover of all organizations. They provide the vision, create the environment, develop the process & serve their people. Without the Developer, we can never maximize the conditions for development & guide our players toward their potential. We serve as...

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The Parent Paradox: Every parent wants the best for their child, but they may inadvertently be the biggest obstacle to their child’s development. A Picture Thread

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Monday's Development Question: Do you believe development and winning are two entities in competition or do you believe winning is a byproduct of development? Please respond with your thoughts!

We all aspire to be successful coaches and leaders, but how we handle the first 15 minutes AFTER the match might be the greatest indicator of the type of leader we are and if we are capable of developing people for the long-term. tinyurl.com/5xd7cvts

When success is the navigation, we take shortcuts that hurt our ability to sustain success in the long-term. Developers have figured out that a strong culture is the shortest route to success. Here are the 6 reasons a strong culture ensures success. thedevelopersway.com/f/6-reasons-wh…

“Development works like compound interest. Without a strong culture that motivates us to consistently show up, foster trust, and iterate for the long haul, we can never fully realize our potential.” -@DevelopersWay

"We must foster resilience and a growth mindset in our children and players. The alternative not only leads them astray but sets up future challenges they will not be prepared to face." -@DevelopersWay

When parents curate their child’s development, they inadvertently build a mental hurdle that their child will struggle with for the rest of their lives. This is the Parent Paradox. #soccer #football #coaching #Article #Parents thedevelopersway.com/f/the-parent-p…

A strong culture is a staple of every elite organization. Here are the six practices that every Developer uses to build a culture that supports development. #soccer #football #coaching #Article #culture thedevelopersway.com/f/building-a-s…

"To create exceptional players, leaders must cultivate strong cultures that support resilient individuals. An organization with a weak culture builds a vision on shaky ground, bound to collapse on those it intended to help." -@DevelopersWay

"Although celebrating small wins and achievements is important, it should be tempered with a true understanding of development. Development is an ongoing process that must remain the central focus, never to be confused with a mere achievement or end goal." -@DevelopersWay

Signing children to professional contracts has more to do with PR than the player’s potential. Here are 7 Reasons Why Da’vian Kimbrough’s Signing Reveals a Broken Soccer Culture. #soccer #football #coaching #article thedevelopersway.com/f/the-child-pr…