Editorial

"Tell me and I forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." As coaches, many of you will be familiar with Benjamin Franklin's adage (or variations of it). Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States and also a scientist, author, politician and social activist. As a parent, coach and educator I've found Franklin's words to be largely true. But as the video link (Echoes Beyond The Game) in this issue suggests, we don't always forget what we are told. When a message is delivered at the right time, by the right person, in the right way, with the right intent, words (and the feelings they engender) stick.I remember the five words one football coach said to me at a practice nearly 40 years ago. The same can apply, of course, when a person gets the delivery of a message 'wrong'. So, yes, the words from a coach can echo for a long time  €_ and kids' words can have a powerful impact on adults, especially when spoken by Kid President (video, 3 minutes). Brett Reid, Sport NZ Community Coaching Consultant

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