Proving One’s Ability to Oneself

Tags: commentary, golf, roleplay, Xenoverse

The coaching technique profiled in the New York Times article “Teaching Golf Pros What They Already Know” is just what I strive to impart as Xenograg to his dueling students. He does not impose his style upon a student, but seeks to enlighten her regarding her¹ own natural style—and to trust in it (and thus herself).

Here is the key quote:

“I don’t teach; I help these guys learn,” Lynch said. “You can’t tell someone to do XYZ because they won’t do it out there.”

¹ Most of Xenograg’s students are female, thus the feminine pronoun is appropriate as well as fair-minded.