Winning Connections Newsletter – Jan. 2015

Help Your Child THRIVE, Not Just Survive
From Chump to Champ – How Individuals Go From Good to Great
Meet a GCFL True Hero Track Partner: Nitro Swimming

By David Benzel
It’s an obvious fact that nothing stirs the emotions quite like your child’s misbehavior. It can be the catalyst for losing control emotionally without realizing what really happened.

– The Research is Clear About What Matters Most
– Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time

By David Benzel
When conversations get ugly one or more family members have chosen to head toward fight or flight – battle or retreat – both verbally and sometimes physically. Neither one of these alternatives will give you the most important outcome you ultimately desire with your child…trust and closeness.

– Top 10 Books for Sport Parents and Coaches
– A Resource to Tap: Cool Runnings the movie
– Swim Clubs in Virginia Host Parent Workshops with David Benzel

By David Benzel
Here’s the inevitable question I hear from parents when they realize they’ve been over-bearing
and critical: “Is it too late for me to do this right?” The answer is “No”. It’s never too late, but it
does require some humility to make a believer out of your child.

What Does Life Feel Like in Your Family?
LEGACY – 15 Lessons in Leadership – By James Kerr

– Are You Leading a Spirited Family?
– “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn” by John Maxwell
– 24 Situations Sport Parents Face and How to Handle Them

By David Benzel
Is it justifiable for us to expect a ROI (return on investment) from our support of our child’s athletic endeavors? Is it fair for us to treat a child’s sport performance in the same way we treat a stock on the New York Stock Exchange? Something about that doesn’t seem right, in spite of the fact that our investment can be significant.

Better Than Perfect – by Julie Learner
A Resource to Tap: “Before Happiness”
Help Your Child Learn Skills Faster