1. THE SUCCESS ICEBERG Overview
It is well known that most of an iceberg is under the water, there is a lot hidden from sight - success is no different.
The amount of work involved before success can be achieved should not be underestimated by coaches, nor should they fail to speak to young players/athletes about it.
Using the success iceberg, coaches can explain to young players/athletes that it takes time before they achieve success, there may be short-term gains, but to achieve their long-term goal takes time, effort and crucially, mistakes.
Take some time to discuss the success iceberg with young players/athletes, you may even want to bring in older players/athletes who are further along the development pathway. Discuss with the player/athlete that outcomes (medals, trophies etc) can’t be achieved without a lot of unseen work.
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2. WHAT PEOPLE SEE WHAT PEOPLE DON’T SEE Scoreboard Victories Trophies
Points/goals
Dedication
Disappointment
Effort
Hard work
Mistakes
Sacrifice
WHAT PEOPLE DON’T SEE
Failure
Persistence