I'm sure people are badmouthing me. I think one of the interesting parts about the criticism has been the tenor of "how dare he. " How dare an insider speak critically about other insiders?
It's very important not to put pressure on a child. Make sure that she
he feels that whatever happens it's not the end of the world. If they cry after a loss that's normal, as adults also hate to lose. If they win a game you should make them feel very proud but make sure they know the next game will be another challenge.