Respond to a request to quit
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Respond to a Request to Quit
“I want to quit” can mean many things, from a difficult afternoon to a lasting mismatch. Understand the request before turning it into a lesson about toughness.
When to use it
Use this when your athlete says they no longer want to attend or repeatedly dreads upcoming sessions.
Put It into Practice
- Ask what they want to stop and what led to that feeling; listen for concrete experiences rather than immediately arguing for another week.
- Distinguish a routine decision from a safety concern; take reports of harm seriously and use the program's safeguarding route promptly when needed.
- For an ordinary participation decision, compare a pause, an adjustment and leaving; agree on a short timeline without using shame or threats.
What It Can Look Like
An athlete likes basketball but dislikes a long commute; the family explores a local option rather than treating leaving the travel team as giving up.
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Take it with you: Commitment includes honest decisions about fit, and immediate safety concerns should never wait for a trial period to finish.