RE: Sporting memories: Being a legend before I even hit the basketball court
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Lol you are probably right with the telling the kids they are great even though they aren't to help boost confidence levels. I know many rugby players that never achieved much at school that turned out to be world class players after school. I found adult sport far different and easier than school days as it was more controlled and not so loose.
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youth sports are a touchy thing. I think that once you get to teenage years that the coaches start being a bit more honest with you about whether or not you have any actual ability. I suppose it is never nice to tell a kid that "you got no future here son!" but sometimes I think it would be ok to tell them that rather than blow smoke up their ass and tell them they are fantastic when they are clearly not.
If you are crap it is best to know in my opinion even though I only came into my own with rugby after school. I could have turned professional as many of my team mates did and went on to represent their various countries. The problem was I was 27 already and that meant I had another 5 or 6 years only. If I was 24 I would have turned pro for sure and not given it a second thought. Bummer about my reffing career coming to an end due to a back injury as I was literally1 year away from the top tier and international rugby. No regrets as you have to move on.