Indian Creek Vball

It’s ok to be nervous before games. It means you’re motivated, and it's this motivation that can drive you to succeed despite being nervous.

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Youth sports are supposed to be about fun, building character, getting better & improving fitness. Unfortunately, in many cases, they’re also causing social anxiety/mental health problems for athletes & parents alike. Don’t be so serious & miss the big picture of what it’s about.

To play with great confidence, you need to have trust in three things: 1. Yourself 2. Your teammates 3. Your coaches

Winners look for motivation to work hard and ways to improve. Losers look for excuses to be lazy and ways to protect their egos.

Players have to be taught to deal with the stresses & emotions of their sport. A college coach shouldn’t be the first person to teach them discipline, tell them they need to work harder or hold them accountable. Kids who aren’t equipped will crumble & fall when their truth hits!

Even when you’re not playing well, you need to stay positive and find a way to win. Be mentally strong and do whatever it takes to get the job done!

The best athletes play each game like it's their last. They leave it all out on the field, then when the game is over, they recover physically and mentally so they can do it again next game.

Four healthy attitudes to have about competition: 1. Effort and improvement are more important than winning. 2. Cheating to win is never okay. 3. You can compete hard on the field, and be friendly off of it. 4. Winning/losing doesn’t change your true worth as a person.

As an athlete, your biggest problem in games isn't making mistakes. It's your negative response to making mistakes. Once you learn to stay positive and resilient, you'll perform much better in games.

Don’t just be a team. Be a family. Treat your teammates like they’re your brothers or sisters and work hard for each other!

Always respect your opponent, but never fear them. Believe in yourself, no matter how difficult the challenge is!

As a captain, you are the heart and soul of your team. When your teammates are lacking motivation or confidence, you need to inspire them with your words and actions!

The six C’s of great teams: 1. Culture (standards) 2. Camaraderie (friendship) 3. Cohesion (togetherness) 4. Chemistry (experience) 5. Cooperation (teamwork) 6. Competition (challenge)

Pressure can only get to you if you let it. You have the choice to train your mind and body to stay focused and calm under pressure.

As an athlete, you need to create your own set of pregame routines and rituals. Try different things to see what best helps you get into a peak performance mindset.

I think @TweetsbyCoachP was just talking about this a few days ago. I also had a parent tell me they spent $10,000 on travel ball last off season. 😳

8th Grade Volleyball lost in two to Oglesby Washington. We have enjoyed watching them grow over their middle school career and know they will do great things in the future.

As an athlete, you play your best when you stop trying to control the outcome, and instead, you relax and let your instincts take over.

When season is over, take 1-2 wks off to let your body/mind rest. Focus on spending time w/ family & friends, getting academics on point, extra sleep, eat well, work on flexibility & get with your athletic trainer & take care of any nagging injuries. More isn’t better right now!