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I’ve had good results ending practice with a 2‑minute ‘what I learned’ and a teammate shout‑out — simple, builds confidence, and nudges a mastery climate. Follow Dr. Amanda Visek (FUN MAPS) and Aspen Project Play (https://www.aspenprojectplay.org); just note that by 13+ you’ll also need clearer role clarity on competitive teams, and if they leave sweaty and smiling, you’re already up on the scoreboard.