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Rethinking Competition

By David Shields on April 14, 2010

True Competition is a more than a catch-phrase, it is a provocative theory about the very nature of competition–how and when it works, its limitations, and its pitfalls. Our lives in a democratic, capitalist country are encompassed by competition, suffused by it, but it is something we rarely discuss without resorting to anecdotes and [...]

Posted in Coaching, Free, Resources, Teaching, Working | Tagged achievement goal, battle, character, coaching, competition, decompetition, enjoyment, excellence, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation, metaphor, motivation, playing, sport, task orientation, true competition, war, winning, youth

Sport Safety

By David Shields on February 3, 2010

Proposals for improving sport safety are hot topics these days. Injuries are too prevalent at all levels, from the Little Leagues to the big leagues. Beyond equipment and training, True Competition can help you decrease the likelihood of serious injury.

Posted in Coaching, David's Blog, Resources | Tagged battle, competition, excellence, metaphor, safety, sport, war | Leave a response

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