For three consecutive days she had focused on the things needed to win and was now emotionally drained. Her parents were sitting in the den when her coach dropped her off at home. This lead her to start thinking she had not done her best, and finally she concluded that her win was probably a fluke. The end of winter signals the beginning of a lot of competitive athletic events for children - baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf and swimming, to name a few. Good equipment is certainly a necessary component of any successful sporting endeavor, and good coaching is also a very important part of the child's experience in athletics.
Competition can be a wonderful experience for children.