By Judith Evans — 2003
The chemistry of teamwork is born out of compassion among players and not acts of "rookie initiations."
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According to the dictionary, to forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward yourself or others for some perceived offense, flaw, or mistake. Keeping that definition in mind, forgiveness becomes a form of compassion.
An essential element of sport psychology is dealing with the emotions that come with competitive athletics. Whether you are an athlete, a coach, a referee, a parent, or a fan, the higher the level of competition, the higher the emotional level can become.
Two athletes I worked with had major issues around anger and competition. After three sessions each, both had good control of their tempers before during and after competitions.
Feeling fiery on the court can give you a competitive edge – or blow up in your face.