Building Team Chemistry<\/p>\n
All too often we have issues among athletes and even among coaches. We have clicks, teammates who don\u2019t get along, athletes who don\u2019t like each other because they have to compete for the same position, and coaches who can\u2019t agree or find common ground. These problems have to be solved in order to create a group of athletes who are not just a team, but a family. A family that trusts one another, helps and supports each other, challenges one another in a positive way, and treats one another with respect. We have to build and create team chemistry that flows during practice, during games, and even outside of the softball field.<\/p>\n
TRUST. Trust is a common issue, and without it, the progressive state of your athlete and team will not move forward in a positive direction.<\/p>\n
Trusting your coach is extremely important. Whether you are the parent or athlete, you have to trust, have faith, and remember the coach has your best interest at heart. They are doing all they can to help your athlete reach their highest potential every practice and every game!<\/p>\n
It is hard to have that trust if you aren\u2019t personable, social, or communicating!<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have trust or confidence in one another, their will be a lack of respect, communication, and understanding that will hurt your athlete\u2019s performance, progress, and future.<\/p>\n
Team Chemistry is not always easy to build. With the variety of different personalities, not everyone will be in sync or get along from the start. That\u2019s normal! But as coaches, we can\u2019t allow it to be a constant. It is up to us to make changes, create team events, and make a fun, competitive, and challenging team environment.<\/p>\n
Chemistry isn\u2019t always easy, but it always needs to be worked on within the team! Coaches, parents, and athletes need to be on the same page. They need to have understanding, knowledge, common goals, communication, and trust! Without it, the team will not be able to reach their highest potential, and neither will your athlete. Build chemistry, create goals, and keep your athletes motivated, inspired, and determined in a fun, supportive, challenging, and trusting environment!<\/p>\n
You have the tools, you just have to use them!<\/p>\n
Written by Nikoli Sharp<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Building Team Chemistry All too often we have issues among athletes and even among coaches. We have clicks, teammates who don\u2019t get along, athletes who don\u2019t like each other because they have to compete for the same position, and coaches who can\u2019t agree or find common ground. These problems have to be solved in order … <\/p>\n