tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187557884281160543.post8669472924768660731..comments2023-09-18T07:15:55.120-06:00Comments on Carole Beckford: What makes an athlete tick?Carole Beckfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567379015884686284noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187557884281160543.post-9275322718754924472011-09-17T09:40:38.304-06:002011-09-17T09:40:38.304-06:00Carole, I agree that athletes do need down time. I...Carole, I agree that athletes do need down time. I cannot even begin to fathom the amount if dedication and sacrifice it tajes to be the "best in the world." So I agree that coaches do need to remember that athletes at that level have sacrificed a lot, and it is human nature to want to slow down and enjoy the "normal."EsquireTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532728056738092352noreply@blogger.com