Comments on: Recruits – Check Your Body Language

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:48:00 +0000

And another thing. It is always better to let others beat you up than to beat yourself up.

They’re doing it for others – that is selflessness, discipline and service.

You’re only doing it for yourself.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Work ethic and character are not states of mind. They are not philosophies. They are pure, simple, states of action.

They do not give a wet slap about the person or the situation or the implications – they demand we simply obey.

In this is their greatness!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:18:00 +0000

I would say that the bottom line is that they need to hear it. A lot of the time they don’t know they are doing it, and don’t understand how it has a negative effect on the team. It probably has an even more negative effect on their play, because one bad play leads to another after they get in their own head and beat themselves up.
I’ve seen constructive criticism be most effective when it comes from other teammates.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:58:00 +0000

Dave – Great perspective. Many young players either have inflated egos and senses of self worth, or they are “dirty diapers” always complaining. The type of player you speak of, who plays with confidence and leads by example, is the guy I want leading my team.

By: LacrosseRecruits

LacrosseRecruits — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:09:00 +0000

Great post. I think that this is something that has to be reinforced by parents and high school/club coaches. I was at a number of recruiting events over the past month and it is crazy to see how players behave after something doesn’t go their way. Where do you guys think constructive criticism should come from for “dirty diapers”? Many times, parents come to us asking to speak to their kids about grades because they need to hear it from someone other than their parents. The whining syndrome is more touchy though.

By: Adam Edg

Adam Edg — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:00 +0000

Excellent post. We hammer our guys about body language all the time. Especially after sloppy play resulting in a turnover.

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By: Andrew J. Dymski

Andrew J. Dymski — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:07:00 +0000

I love this post, Dave. You nailed it. Displaying positive body language sends key messages to your teammates, your opponents, and yourself. Shake off failure and get yourself back into the game. If you want good body language to come out when the game is really on the line, you have to start practicing. Make sure that you focus on it in practice, work it into your visualization workouts, and into your pregame routine. Train the mind and the body will follow.

By: Hatfield17

Hatfield17 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:56:00 +0000

GREAT POST!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:46:00 +0000

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