1. What did the coach teach the
child?
The
basics of sport.
2. What values did the child
learn?
The
value of finishing what is started and the joy of personal accomplishment.
3. When was the coach proud of
the child?
When
the child secured a first place medal.
4. The parents noticed some
changes in the child. What were they?
The
child had now become a strong, happy player willing to give all for the team.
He learnt skills that will last a lifetime. He had developed a strong desire to
excel.
5. Why do the parents feel that
the years are amazing?
The
years are amazing because they will look back at the ribbons, medals and
trophies and see them as symbols of the real gifts that the child has received.
6. The writer says, “You’ve
kindled in them a desire to excel”. Do you agree with these feelings of the
parents? Why?
Yes,
the parents have a feeling of pride and honour because the coach brings about a
strong welcome change in their child.
7. How, according to you, did
the coach mould a timid child in a good and confident player?
The
coach moulded the timid child into a good and confident player by motivating
him to excel, giving him individual attention and showing appreciation to him.
8. How did the coach’s wise
approach benefit the child?
The
coach’s wise approach showed the child that in addition to winning, other goals
are as worthy.
9. Why does the writer says
that it was a victory for all of them?
It was
victory for all of them because the coach had taught the writer’s child skills
that would last a lifetime.
10. In what way does the writer
show appreciation to the coach?
The
writer shows appreciation to the coach by acknowledging his efforts in
transforming his child from a timid one to a skilled and endowed player.
