Just think you're great at something and you are?

"We want our children to grow up learning that sport is not about competition, rather it's about using your imagination. If you imagine you're good at soccer, then, you are."

How does that statement sound to you?
It's from a recent article that states an Ontario association has removed the ball from soccer in order to not allow competition so every kid feels good about themselves.

I support the mind set in sports - especially for young kids - that promotes fun and positive encouragement over just winning (we've seen enough parents charge the field at a 5 year old soccer game!)

However, the idea that a kid is good at something just because they imagine they are might be sending the wrong message to how a kid discovers what they're good at, what they ending  up pursuing in life, how they discern if they're a right fit for a team, company, or project down the road.

Seems rather strange to me. You?