Many parents accidentally damage confidence.
Constant Correction
Examples:
Players begin associating rugby with criticism.
Comparisons
Examples:
Comparison creates anxiety.
Performance-Based Approval
Examples:
Children notice this immediately.
Confidence grows from evidence.
Not motivational speeches.
Help your child notice:
Example:
Instead of:
❌ "You're amazing."
Say:
✅ "You've worked hard on your tackling and it's showing."
The second statement is believable.
Every Sunday ask:
Write them down.
Over time this creates a record of growth.