25d • General discussion
Why praise should be quantified (not just generalized):
“Good job” feels supportive, but it’s educationally weak.
When praise is specific and measurable, it becomes a teaching tool, not just encouragement.
Quantified praise:
• Anchors confidence to behaviors, not identity
• Teaches athletes what success actually looks like
• Reinforces repeatable actions (decision quality, positioning, scanning, recovery runs, etc.)
• Builds internal standards, not dependence on coach approval
• Separates performance from personality (“you executed the trigger press on time” vs “you’re talented”)
• Accelerates learning by closing the feedback loop
In simple terms:
Generic praise motivates for a moment.
Quantified praise develops a player.
If we want thinking athletes, not praise-dependent ones, we have to coach with the same precision we demand in their performance.
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Why praise should be quantified (not just generalized):
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