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Post by doublewing on Jun 21, 2009 5:43:36 GMT -6
this might be a tough question, but the one thing about this board is you do get answers and opinions, so somebody will have some insight. fairly sure there are others that would be interested in the posts that follow. i think we have all been there were you see that your team is close to turning the corner, but for whatever reasons do not believe in themselves and always seem to come up just short. they tend to lose and its not because they are not good enough. your schemes have kids in positions to make plays but they just don't! looking for ways other coaches get their kids to believe in themselves, play with confidence and play with alittle swag!
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Post by superpower on Jun 21, 2009 6:06:51 GMT -6
For us the belief is built in the weightroom. A good lifting program that challenges kids and makes them work hard will result in the kids seeing changes in their bodies and learning how to break through a barrier. They will know (believe) that they can get the job done because they got the job done all summer in the weightroom. Also, if they have invested the proper time and effort in the weightroom, they won't give up - ever.
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Post by coachjuice on Jun 21, 2009 6:11:23 GMT -6
Superpower very well said I, Could not agree more, we have the same philosophy. I am returning our whole program minus 4 seniors. Last year was my first as HC, the first thing I did was install a lifting program. We are really seeing the difference, the way they walk, talk and carry themselves in the hallway and around town. They are finally proud of being a member of this program
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Post by justryn2 on Jun 21, 2009 6:58:10 GMT -6
Preparation absolutely leads to confidence. I also think leadership helps. When the team leaders are confident and appear to be in control, the team will feel confident and in control.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2009 8:17:47 GMT -6
Honestly, I think you have to win, you don't have to win trophy, but something HAS to materialize.
You can be the greatest person these kids will ever know, but no matter how strong their beleif in you is, if they're not receiving something in return, you eventually lose their faith, and often the ability of ever convincing them again. Doubt is a hard thing to overcome.
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