Food for Thought

If an athlete is coached with criticism, she learns to condemn
If an athlete is coached with hostility, he learns to fight
If an athlete is coached with ridicule, she learns to hate
If an athlete is coached with shame, he learns to feel guilty
If an athlete is coached with tolerance, she learns to be patient
If an athlete is coached with fairness, he learns justice
If an athlete is coached with consistency, she learns to trust
If an athlete is coached with respect, he learns to respect himself
If an athlete is coached with encouragement, she learns to be confident
If an athlete is coached with praise, he learns to appreciate