Getting very angry at yourself after making mistakes in games isn’t going to help you play any better, so you might as well stay calm and continue to do the best you can. Leave your mistakes in the past. Learn from them, move on, and focus on the next play!
"Body language screams for everybody to see.
In most cases, it's an immaturity thing.
But, the second part of it is- a lack of mental toughness.
My point to them is- how we think and act has to change if you want how we are playing to change." @CoachCalArk
YOU are the ‘I’ in WIN! What YOU choose to do every day matters. Choices have consequences - positive & negative. Some buy in. Some make elaborate excuses. But the cream always rises to the top. Those who’ve worked in the dark will always eventually be seen in the light.
PARENTS: There are very few things that you can say from the bleachers that will ever make your child play better.
Just sit back and enjoy the game, cheer for your child, cheer for the team, and take it all in!
It will be much more enjoyable for you and your child.
PLAYERS: Your body language never whispers.
It screams.
It shows others what kind of attitude, energy, toughness, focus, unselfishness, and maturity you possess.
Bring positive body language to your team.
Ten things mentally tough athletes don’t do in games:
1. Make excuses
2. Complain
3. Give up
4. Get distracted
5. Lose their temper
6. Panic
7. Dwell on mistakes
8. Get complacent
9. Stay in their comfort zone
10. Play selfishly
“Don’t be a blame guy. That’s the first sign of loser mentality when you blame someone else for a mistake,” Kirby Smart
A winners response to adversity inspires others to seek greatness.
🎥 Dame Lillard on Leadership
Self-Accountability Matters.
- Be accountable to yourself.
- It is the same as looking in the mirror.
You cannot hold others accountable until you first hold yourself accountable.
I’ve recently seen and heard about players losing the joy of playing their sport. As coaches we should not be responsible for taking that joy away. I was reminded of that recently and am trying to be better myself. Have fun while competing
What does Mental Toughness look like?
- No Quit
- No Drama
- No Excuses
- No Blaming
- No Complaining
- No Negative Mindset
Mental Toughness is about finding a way.
Even when it is difficult.
Tough minded people Win.
11 Things Great Teammates DON’T Do:
1. Quit
2. Blame
3. Complain
4. Bring Drama
5. Point Fingers
6. Show Up Late
7. Make Excuses
8. Make Poor Choices
9. Run From a Challenge
10. Bring Negative Energy
11. Badmouth Teammates
Be a Great Teammate.