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George S. Langan: Coaching Young Kids

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During his free time, George S. Langan likes to volunteer to coach young kids. For a couple of years during his time in high school, he was a basketball coach for a youth organization in Cazenovia, New York, where he learned how to approach this aspect of coaching. For youth coaches, there has to be a balance between the need to win games and the need to develop the young players' skills. Additionally, the kids need to participate fully in an environment that encourages to play fairly and achieve their full potential.  There are numerous reasons why children want to take part in sports. For some, it's to learn new skills and make friends, while for others, being part of a team is an avenue to have fun and experience new things. When children don’t feel their needs being met , they drop out. As George S. Langan knows, it's the role of the coach to ensure the environment enables the kids to experience these feelings.

George S. Langan: Downhill Skiing

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In George S. Langan's hometown of Cazenovia, there are local mountains where Langan and his friends like to ski during the winter. Downhill skiing is one of his favorite activities, as it's something he's engaged in since childhood.  As George S. Langan knows, learning how to ski can be an experience filled with bumps and bruises. But it doesn’t always have to be a long process, with one of the best tips of advice being to take a lesson from a trainer. Learning from a family member , friend or partner is good as far as trust is concerned, but when it comes to patience, you are better off having a trained professional guide you through the learning process. It will be worth it when you become adept at the slopes without having frustrated someone close during the process. George S. Langan started skiing at a young age, and the lake near his home also provides excellent grounds for ice skating during the winter.