The following excerpt from The Tennis Parent’s Bible. Thanks, Frank Giampaolo
Postponing Happiness
Good memories are your most valuable possessions. Impatience ruins the moment. Arriving at the top of the junior tennis world is a slow walk up a million steps, not a quick elevator ride to the top!
Some parents spend their child’s whole junior career frustrated, anxious and depressed. You will too, if you dwell only on failures, problems and future concerns.
Some parents postpone their happiness, gratitude and love. I beg you to enjoy the journey. It is a wonderful game full of life lessons!
I am often told by parents, “I’ll smile when she finally wins one!”
Enjoy the journey. Your child will be off to college sooner than you think.
FUN FACT: Half the things you worry about don’t happen anyway!
Here are just a few of the addition benefits of sports affords:
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility skills
- Ability to handle adversity
- Ability to handle stress
- Courage
- A positive work ethic
- Perseverance
- Setting priorities
- Goal setting
- Sticking to commitments
- Determination
- Problem solving skills
- Spotting patterns and tendencies
- Discipline
- The understanding of fair play and sportsmanship
- The development of focus
- Persistence
- The importance of preparation
- Dedication and self-control
- Positive self-image
Thank you visiting, Frank Giampaolo
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