It’s all about Grassroots Coaching / Chapter 8 - Moving On

Commentary on Notes Levels of Competition:

Competition, the quality that includes Winning and Losing, exists in many forms and levels throughout our lives. It grows and becomes more complex at succeeding levels. At different stages of our lives we may be players, players of different games and levels, parents of players, fans, spectators, coaches, officials, and be involved in more sports activities. 

Dr. Peter McGahey developed the Levels of Competition - A Taxonomy below to demonstrate the child’s introduction to the world of sports at Level 1 and the possibility of moving up to the highest achievement at Level 7. You can learn about each of these levels in Chapter 8 of our book, Grassroots Coaching.

Levels of Competition - A Taxonomy

Clipboard Notes

The Joy of playing the Game is Essential: This joy we take with us for the rest of our lives. This is a passion that we will share and pass onto others regardless of the level of our achievement.

The Game is for the ‘Kids’: We have always said that. “After all the game is for the kids.” Since this is true, let’s live up to it. And remember that the games are there for all of our ‘kids’ on all levels. From the kids playing merry-go-round in the park with their friend; to the adults alongside their inner kids competing in the Olympics for their countries. 

Coaching: Coaching is a journey. It is a journey that takes many curves and twists and learning and passion are our companions. Values and beliefs are our road signs and guideposts.

A player’s mistake is a signal from them to you that this is a place where you can help them. 

-- Peter S. Pierro