CoachingSchool.org Signs of being a Winaholic

Signs of being a Winaholic:

You win or lose, not the kids.
It's not just semantics. You are not on the team. You have no control over
   what happens on the field, yet you act like you do.
Get in your kids face often (or officials).
    You've seen it happen. 95% of people we speak with have witnessed it.
You can justify just about anything.
    Just like the workaholic saying he/she is doing it for the family, or others,
     you can justify your behavior in the name of winning, motivating them or
     "just trying to be supportive."
Anger, rage, manipulation, control, passive/agressive behavior
    "I don't have a problem."
      "It's not THAT bad!"
      You are unable to control your emotions and unaware that you are watching
      a child's GAME.
Your child, their teammates, your spouse, & other adults,
  are embarrassed for you.
      You have become "that guy" or gal. And yet you have no idea what other people
       are saying about you. Your spouse won't sit with you at games anymore.
       Your kids suggest that you really don't have to come watch every game.

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