Athletes who are any good in this country tend to be put on pedestals from about middle school onward. For these people, it isn't about how much they win. They're just winners by nature, especially in their own minds. When things are going their way they're on top of the world, but they can almost throw temper tantrums when things don't go their way. Ultimately, the idea of making athletes work properly comes down to doing more than just trying to intimidate them. When you give them praise that they have to earn, it causes them to respect you. When you yell they just yell back, as is the … [Read more...]