The biggest thing I noticed growing up when I was doing BMX racing or playing rugby through to secondary school level, was seeing the parents who were so desperate to see their kids do well that they were almost living their lives through their kids and putting huge pressure on them to the point they weren't enjoying it.
Interpretation
Parents' pressure on children can hinder their enjoyment and success.
In this quote, Chris Hoy reflects on his observations from his youth in sports, noting that some parents exert excessive pressure on their children to succeed. This pressure can transform the experience from one of enjoyment and personal development into a stressful obligation, ultimately hindering the child's passion and love for the activity.
In practice
In a talk about youth sports, you might use this quote to illustrate the importance of fun over competition.
Someone like Jessica Ennis-Hill having her first baby then bouncing back to become world champion in the space of the year. I maybe wouldn't have appreciated just how big an achievement that was until I had my own child. It's an incredible thing.
Practice is absolutely necessary. You may sit down and listen to me by the hour every day, but if you do not practice, you will not get one step further. It all depends on practice.
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The Gates Foundation has learned that two questions can predict how much kids learn: 'Does your teacher use class time well?' and, 'When you're confused, does your teacher help you get straightened out?'
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