Expectations

“Expect” definition: to consider probable or certain/ assurance

If we can set and manage expectations of ourselves, our players, and our parents, we can establish a foundation for common ground. I have found in my life a lot of disputes and arguments stem from a basis of misunderstood expectations. Everything from, “You didn’t take the garbage out” to “your homework is due today” to “why aren’t we married yet?” revolves around a conversation of expectations.

“I expected you to take the garbage out because my understanding was that we established that that was your chore for the month”

“I expected you to know your homework is due today because it’s always due on Fridays”

“I expected you would have proposed by now because I want to marry you and we’ve been dating for years!”

“I’m upset about my playing time. I’m on the team, so I expected to play meaningful minutes in games”

“I’m upset with you because you’re late, and I expect you to be here on time”

It takes some planning, some courage, and some integrity to set your expectations and stand by them, and hold your organization accountable to those expectations.

This week we’ll talk about setting and managing expectations in sports and in life, and how teaching your players to understand expectations can help them get jobs, earn more money, and have healthier relationships.