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๐ญ ONE THOUGHT
The Michelangelo Effect in Coaching
Thereโs a story about Michelangelo that I think about often when coaching.
When asked how he sculpted masterpieces like David, he said something simple but profound:
โThe sculpture is already complete within the marble. I just have to chip away the excess.โ
Thatโs the Michelangelo Effect.
And it applies directly to coaching.
Coaches are sculptors of belief.
We donโt create greatness.
We reveal it.
Itโs already there in your players.
In their potential.
In their mindset.
In their heart.
But itโs often buried beneath fear, doubt, or bad habits.
Great coaches help chip those away.
Not by yelling louder.
Not by adding more plays.
But by believing in the masterpiece before itโs visible.
3 Ways Coaches Can Live the Michelangelo Effect
See potential before it shows up.
Look at your least confident player and choose to see what they can become. Treat them accordingly.Chip away at limiting beliefs.
Teach them to replace โI canโtโ with โIโm not there yet.โ
Growth mindset isnโt just a buzzword. Itโs a tool.Celebrate the small reveals.
When progress is made, be sure to point it out. When effort is high, praise it.
Every chip matters in shaping the sculpture.
Weโre all walking blocks of marble.
What separates the great from the good isnโt talent.
Itโs whether someone helps us see whatโs possible.
Thatโs the job of a coach.
You donโt have to change who your players are.
You just need to help reveal who theyโve always been.
Reflective Question:
Who on your team needs you to see their potential before they see it themselves?
Letโs keep chipping away.
The masterpiece is already in there.
Good Luck!
Greg
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"Iโve discovered that most leaders arenโt born with leadership qualities and that everyone can lead, you just have to want to. My personality and industry dictated my leadership qualities, and yours should do the same.โ
โOffer constant positive feedback to athletes. In the absence of feedback, people will fill in the blanks with a negative. They will assume you donโt care about them or donโt like them.โ
๐ LINKS FOR LEADERS
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๐ฐ Article: Sharpen the Axe
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