A Tough Loss
Yesterday we’ve lost our first game this season by only one point. If you have ever gone through a situation like this, then you know, how the mood was right after the game. Barely anyone had something to say. This game weighed in even more than other games, as our direct competitor now had an advantage for the runner-up spot to the next league. Until now, we both hadn’t lost any games.
Today, not even 24 hours later, I still feel down and unmotivated. Out of this situation I’d like to share with you a couple of thoughts on how I will try to cope with this loss. I personally think, that you learn a lot more from a loss than by a winning game. A loss lets you rethink your attitude, your concept … basically the way you play from the ground. It gives you the chance to see, on what you should be working in the next training sessions and whether you were outplayed or out-talented.
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No coach ever truly wants to deal with tough coaching situations or more commonly, problem athletes. Soon or later, you are going to run into that one athlete which will make you wonder why you wanted to coach in the first place. Instinct tells you to get rid of this particular player, however, you should never dismiss any member of the team unless of course as a last resort.
You will find as a coach that dealing with problem athletes is part of your job. This is not always an easy task but you must keep in mind that no matter how many problems are created by one particular athlete, it’s your job to possibly make a difference in their life.
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