Rob Brown is an Aussie coach and trampoline competitor.
He started in the sport as an adult, quickly developing a “careful, sensible, and safe approach“.
(There are some advantages in starting at an older age in acrobatic sports.)
Rob mentioned to me an important point that often takes years to realize:
My main motivation in coaching is teaching students to reach goals they never imagined possible. Often the less talented can be the most rewarding as they receive the biggest change for the positive in their personal perspective. Seeing them succeed and win is something special, and their smiles are priceless.
For the more elite, being able to give them challenges that they can’t easily solve is interesting. Watching as they learn to approach with respect, so they can find their own deeply hidden talents is rewarding.
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