Young Athletes Must Understand That Criticism Is Part of Teaching Process

Byline: Bob Frisk

Nobody likes to be criticized.

When somebody approaches you with what they say is "constructive criticism," you probably take a step back, roll your eyes and think, "I don't need this."

You are not eager to hear what they have to say.

"Criticism" is generally regarded as a derogatory word, and that's unfortunate because criticism is necessary for teaching.

In my early years on the job, I was very sensitive about criticism over what this newspaper was trying to accomplish or the "slant" of stories we had written. I would get flustered with an angry caller, my voice would rise, and I would frantically try to defend our position at the Herald.

Maybe I was like some of these media types today, print and …

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Publication information: Article title: Young Athletes Must Understand That Criticism Is Part of Teaching Process. Contributors: Not available. Newspaper title: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL). Publication date: November 9, 2002. Page number: 7. © 2009 Paddock Publications. COPYRIGHT 2002 Gale Group.

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