After the game is no time for feedback
Our son plays hockey. Last week he had a lackluster game. He was tired. He floated around the ice and made no impact. I was ready to provide feedback! My husband, also a hockey player, turned to me and said, " A great coach once told me, "After the game is not the time for feedback.” I suggest you congratulate him and move on."
Today our son had a great game. I'll do the same, congratulate him and move on.
Sometimes if makes sense wait to give feedback and sometimes it's good not to give feedback. More often than not they already know how they did.
We are always preaching feedback everywhere, at work, at home and at school. Sometimes we just need to let them think about it and decide for themselves how they did.
