ABSTRACT
Exploring growth mindset in the arts and sports is the focus of this chapter. Focus on deliberate practice, team try-outs, cheering from the sidelines, and making great mistakes are discussed. Tips for coaching through a growth mindset lens are presented, including requiring best effort, planning ahead for challenging situations, and celebrating children’s growth. These tips are also valuable to teachers of the arts: praise risk-taking, frame failures within the context of learning, and explain the concept of mindsets to the children. A focus on learning and improvement is the heart of developing a growth mindset in sports and the arts.
