Being the best Quote by Jennie Finch
![“Our sports [softball] is a game of failure already so my dad always says to parents who he is a pitching coach and he's been my pitching coach since I was 11 years old is if they can be the best kid on the team, let them experience that and then obviously the challenge has to come later on but you…” quote by Jennie Finch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/edd/jennie-finch-7329_being-the-best_our-sports-softball-is-a-game-of-failure_3118932.jpg)
“Our sports [softball] is a game of failure already so my dad always says to parents who he is a pitching coach and he's been my pitching coach since I was 11 years old is if they can be the best kid on the team, let them experience that and then obviously the challenge has to come later on but you don't get that opportunity very often and confidence is such a huge part of this game and in life in general.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN, "Pitching Secrets", 2018
The speaker emphasizes early coaching that balances confidence building with later challenges, highlighting the importance of experience and resilience.
In simple terms: Early confidence must be followed by real challenges to grow.
Key Takeaway
Provide supportive coaching early, then introduce tougher tasks.
Themes
sports
parenting
confidence
growth
resilience
Mood
motivational
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- youth sports
- team leadership
- personal development
- career mentoring
Key Concepts
coaching psychology
skill development
mental toughness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance encouragement with challenge?
- When should you introduce higher difficulty?
A Different Perspective
Overprotective environments can hinder long‑term confidence.
![“It's a game of failure [softball]. Everybody would play, that was easy and everyone's not playing because it is so tough. But it's a matter of keep plugging away, keep working hard, believing in yourself and it is a team sport and there is nothing better than being out there, having a ball in your…” quote by Jennie Finch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcc/jennie-finch-7329_balls_it-s-a-game-of-failure-softball-everybod_53013.jpg)
