02/18/2022
"All coaching is, is taking a player where he cannot take himself"
This kid is may be one our biggest success stories since I started coaching Kids Muay Thai .owings.mills
For months he was one of my worst trouble makers, constantly interrupting my class, being aggressive and disrespectful to other students, rarely giving an effort during the exercises and technical drills... I honestly considered having him banned from the program.
Coach Elaina and I pulled him aside for talks pretty regularly to try and understand him, figure out what we can do to motivate him. We had multiple meetings with his dad - who doesn't speak much English.
Then something happened... He noticed a couple kids in his peer group were attending my Level 1 - invite only class. I only invite students who have a decent foundation of fundamental skills, respectful, good listeners, etc. I refuse to manage behavior when it comes to teaching kids partner drills and eventually spar. Respect and cooperation is a must!
He figured it out, made the necessary changes, and has become one of my top students, and favorite people to work with. He's so eager and enthusiastic to train everyday. He's made tremendous improvements in his skills, and he's on the cusp of earning his Level 1 rank officially! In the picture above he earned a stripe on his LiT rank, and he's ready to level up already 💯‼️
The future is bright for this kid! 🚀
