(English) Level 2

(English) Follow-up

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Assess each of your player’s ability to cope with adversity during a game (e.g. incorrect calls by a referee, physical play from opponents). Have them also assess themselves – discuss with each player any discrepancies.
How well do you manage “stress” in a game? Ask some colleagues to observe you coaching in a game and discuss with them how they think you cope with stress.
Discuss with a coaching colleague how they would help an athlete that gets so nervous before a game that it affects their performance. What do you do?
Ask family members how well they think you control your emotions generally. Are you different when you coach?
Consider your upcoming opponent and visualise aspects of how you think they will play. Does this help you in preparing for the game?