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by Gary Leland » Wed May 21, 2014 2:29 pm

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The 60 Minute Rule Written By John Michael Kelly

Far and away the subject I received the most reaction from the hundreds of girls I have trained is what I term "The 60 Minute Rule." Now, in advance, as a parent or coach I warn you to dismiss or ignore this rule at your and your athlete's own risk. Breaking this rule can drive a wedge between you and your athlete as well as negatively affect her game performance.

“The 60 Minute Rule” requires that as parents you refrain from speaking to your athlete about her game or games for at least 60 minutes after the game(s). As a softball parent myself I know how much you can't wait to dissect, evaluate, analyze, critique or judge your athlete's performance and that of her team. Some of you reading this are nothing but positive with your athlete and that is great. However more of you are likely coaches, ex-coaches, ex-athletes who may mean well...but still come off as negative to your athlete. In either case I suggest you follow The 60 Minute Rule.

Here are the problems in violating The 60 Minute Rule: Continue Reading
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