If tutoring were a sport, my students would be the athletes, and I’d be the coach minus the whistle, plus a whiteboard. Like any good sport, learning takes training, strategy, and teamwork. You can’t just show up to game day without practice and expect to win.
Each tutoring session is like a training session . We review old “plays” aka the concepts that need tightening —and then move into new drills that challenge their skills. Sometimes the student feels like they’re stuck in a losing streak, but that’s when the coaching matters most. A good tutor knows when to push, when to pause, and when to remind their player that mistakes are just part of the game.
Then comes game day! Exams, assignments, or oral presentations. That’s when the adrenaline kicks in. I watch as students apply their strategies, pacing themselves like seasoned athletes who know how to handle the pressure. Whether they win by a landslide or scrape through with a close score, the real victory is seeing their confidence grow.
And like any sport, no player succeeds alone. Parents are the supportive crowd cheering from the sidelines, the ones providing snacks, pep talks, and quiet encouragement when motivation dips. They see the effort behind the scenes that others might miss, and their belief in their child often becomes the fuel that keeps them going. When parents, tutors, and students work together, progress happens faster and feels more rewarding for everyone.
Because in tutoring, as in sport, it’s not just about talent. It’s about showing up, practicing consistently, and believing you can improve. Every week is a new chance to train, grow, and get a little closer to your personal best.

Natasya Ross