Elevate Your Game: Attitude and Behavior Matter
I'm EJ, The Trainer. As a certified fitness trainer, one of my desires is to assist athletes in reaching their full potential. One crucial aspect often overlooked is how an athlete’s attitude and behavior can make or break their career. Your attitude and behavior matter to elevate your game. Let's delve right into this week's topic.
Considering this quote: "Success is never owned; it’s rented–and rent is due daily." Let's dive into the importance of a positive attitude and conduct on your athletic journey.
Why Attitude and Behavior Are Keys
Positive attitudes make sports enjoyable for players, coaches, and fans. But guess what? Your attitude isn’t just about smiling through grueling practices or being friendly with teammates; it's much deeper than that. A positive mindset empowers you to tackle challenges head-on, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Examples of Poor Behavior:
Undue Pressure: Expecting perfection from oneself or others
Abuse & Taunting: Verbal or physical actions meant to hurt opponents
Poor Sportsmanship: Not congratulating winners or playing unfairly
Foul Language & Harassment: Inappropriate words that degrade team spirit
Bullying & Victimization: Turning teammates into adversaries rather than allies
These behaviors could manifest verbally, in writing (like nasty social media posts), physically during games (rough play), or emotionally through prolonged intimidation. These negative habits don't just stay on the field; they bleed into life off the field, too!
Real-Life Scenarios
Imagine two HS athletes aiming for college scholarships:
Athlete A: Consistently displays good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates even after losses.
Athlete B: Frequently argues with referees and criticizes teammates' mistakes publicly on social media.Which athlete do you think colleges would prefer?
Clearly, Athlete A stands out due to solid communication skills rooted in maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.
In short—attitudes are contagious!
Learning Good Habits Through Training
Luckily—for both HS athletes dreaming of collegiate success & college athletes eyeing professional gigs—a bad attitude isn’t permanent; these behaviors CAN change through proper training! Accountability is key here:
Focus on adopting better communication skills.
Emphasize teamwork over individual accolades.
Embracing accountability means understanding how daily attitudes impact long-term goals, aspiring toward excellence, and sharing joy within the sport!
By improving interaction level via respect-based communications and showcasing unwavering dedication to fair gameplay, you’ll become prime examples worthy of remembering proudly throughout illustrious sporting journeys!
I want you to understand you can change, but this isn't fixed overnight—it evolves through persistent effort:
Surround yourself with positivity.
Reflect on actions regularly
Seek feedback proactively (it might be tough love sometimes!)
Final Thoughts
Athletes who embrace good habits move mountains—not just score points. Whether you're a high schooler dreaming big dreams or a seasoned college star eyeing bigger stages... remember this journey starts within YOU. So channel your energies towards being outstanding both inside AND outside those practice grounds!
Stay tuned for our next installment to discuss the effects of marijuana on young athletes. Until then, get those attitudes together.
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