My son is 14 and is part of a rugby development squad. This is his fourth year on the squad. In his first match this season he played very well and was told this. My son was delighted with this feedback and his confidence was high. Since this first game, however, he goes to the matches but may only get five minutes at the end. We are confused as the positive feedback he gets from the coach does not match the actions of being sidelined. How can I help him deal with the rejection and confusion and support him to develop the resilience he will need to play the sport he loves?
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How do I help my son to build resilience for competitive rugby?
