Being a rookie can be one of the most stressful and confusing times of a player’s life, as it might feel like one misstep can affect the rest of your career. As a rookie mentor, the first thing that I would do is first sit down with my rookies and make sure that they know a few important things:
1. You will NOT be able to win every game. Period. Sometimes, you will even be on the losing side of a blowout. When those losses do come, learn from them. Use them as fuel to motivate yourself to get better, but do NOT let them get to you.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Yes, even the ridiculous ones. Everyone has been there, and they know that there is a lot to learn about this league. Add in the pressure of making a name for yourself, and you may feel like one stupid question can change the way people look at you. Here’s a tip- it won’t. That’s why we have rookie mentors, and you shouldn’t hesitate to ask a teammate for help if that makes you feel more comfortable.
3. Your time will come… in a good way! You might start slow or not stick out immediately, but if you put in the work, good things will happen! Set a goal for yourself and even if it requires working just a little bit every day, it’ll be worth it in the end!
4. And finally, as cheesy as it sounds, have some fun. Be active in the clubhouse and get to know your teammates, participate in activities, and don’t take anything too seriously. Most of the fun you will have and most of the memories that will come out of your time in this league will be created off the field, so try to get ahead of the curve and start making them now!
1. You will NOT be able to win every game. Period. Sometimes, you will even be on the losing side of a blowout. When those losses do come, learn from them. Use them as fuel to motivate yourself to get better, but do NOT let them get to you.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Yes, even the ridiculous ones. Everyone has been there, and they know that there is a lot to learn about this league. Add in the pressure of making a name for yourself, and you may feel like one stupid question can change the way people look at you. Here’s a tip- it won’t. That’s why we have rookie mentors, and you shouldn’t hesitate to ask a teammate for help if that makes you feel more comfortable.
3. Your time will come… in a good way! You might start slow or not stick out immediately, but if you put in the work, good things will happen! Set a goal for yourself and even if it requires working just a little bit every day, it’ll be worth it in the end!
4. And finally, as cheesy as it sounds, have some fun. Be active in the clubhouse and get to know your teammates, participate in activities, and don’t take anything too seriously. Most of the fun you will have and most of the memories that will come out of your time in this league will be created off the field, so try to get ahead of the curve and start making them now!
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