Too often, players believe that displays of temper, anger, & frustration show that a person is highly competitive. Actually, when athletes show these kinds of emotions, they are the opposite of true competitors, for they have allowed their emotions to get the best of them. Displays of temper, anger, and frustration are just wasted, unfocused energy. True competitors control their emotions in difficult moments. They don’t let adversity knock them off track in pursuit of their goals. They channel their emotions to get back to doing what needs to be done to overcome the challenges they face. True athletes and competitors have a perfectly disciplined will. Their spirit can never be broken!

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