Boxes Quote by Dom Starsia
![“When you watch Canadian kids [Box Lacrosse Players] score, when you see their skill level around the cage, you wonder to yourself, 'Jeez, are we teaching kids [in the U.S.] the wrong things?” quote by Dom Starsia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/dom-starsia-55528_boxes_when-you-watch-canadian-kids-box-lacross_3063547.jpg)
“When you watch Canadian kids [Box Lacrosse Players] score, when you see their skill level around the cage, you wonder to yourself, 'Jeez, are we teaching kids [in the U.S.] the wrong things?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching clinic, 2018
Observing Canadian lacrosse players’ skill raises doubts about U.S. youth training methods.
In simple terms: Question U.S. youth lacrosse teaching methods.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate training approaches.
Themes
sports education
skill development
cross‑cultural comparison
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
sports
educational
When to use this quote
- training programs
- skill drills
- coach education
Key Concepts
coaching strategies
youth development
Questions to Reflect On
- What training changes could improve skill?
- How can we learn from other countries?
A Different Perspective
Cultural differences may not be the only factor.
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