Losing is very hard on everyone. You spend every waking hour working towards perfection, sure that your plan will dominate, and it’s easy to remember that the other team is likely in the same place as you mentally, and someone has to lose. Sometimes it’s you, and you have to bounce back and keep on fighting, even when things look grim.
As a veteran player, many look to me for guidance and morale in difficult times. I like to stay positive in larger conversations with the team, and to tailor my approach when I get one-on-one talks. It’s important to foster the “us against the world” mentality, and spark that hunger to win. Unfortunately, that method doesn’t work with everyone, and sometimes you need to give it your personal touch. I like to help teammates review tape on what when wrong and what they can do to improve or prepare for the next face off. At the end of the day it keeps everyone motivated and ready to win again.
As a veteran player, many look to me for guidance and morale in difficult times. I like to stay positive in larger conversations with the team, and to tailor my approach when I get one-on-one talks. It’s important to foster the “us against the world” mentality, and spark that hunger to win. Unfortunately, that method doesn’t work with everyone, and sometimes you need to give it your personal touch. I like to help teammates review tape on what when wrong and what they can do to improve or prepare for the next face off. At the end of the day it keeps everyone motivated and ready to win again.