ChIP Step 2

     (2) Identify needs. From the evaluation, where do you need to work? You may want to ask some friends to review some of your games (wins and losses) to tell you what you need to work on. Be thick-thinned at this point--accept their suggestions without negative comment or attempt to defend or justify yourself.

     Take all suggestions seriously, but if you hear a suggestion more than once give it attention! Coaching may help you to identify specific areas of your game which need work.

    Part b of Step 2 is to "identify dreams." Where would you like your game to go? Where would you like to be in a year? What would you like to be able to do with your game? This can create needed motivation to keep you stretching toward the finish line when you are going through moments of difficulty. (Doing this with a friend can bring positive accountability.)