Competing with Teammates

Sports are something many people love because it allows them to be extremely competitive and show off their skills. Sometimes this competitiveness can get very heated though. If you are on a team where you are not the best at your position it can get very frustrating. You go to practice every day and can't seem to do anything better than them. The coach seems to favor that person more than you. Sometimes you give all your effort and try so hard, but it doesn't work out. There are many ways you can be competitive with your teammates in a way that will affect the team in a positive way.

While you are on a team to become a better athlete, the people surrounding you should also be your friends. If you don't get along it is just going to start drama and nothing good comes of that. With that being said, it is also possible for you to be friendly towards someone you do not particularly like. Being friends with your teammates on and off the court is something truly great though. This builds chemistry on the team and can truly, I believe, affect the way you play. A little friendly competition never hurt anybody.

Sometimes you are not always going to be in the position you would like to be in. You aren't always going to be the best at what you do and that is super frustrating. If you give it your all and are a dedicated athlete who will do anything it takes, there is nothing more you can do about it unfortunately. There is always going to be someone better than you, but don't let this get inside your head. You can be the best to your ability and that is all that matters. It is much more fulfilling to get yourself to the highest level of play possible for yourself as an individual than to simply get yourself on a great team. You could play on a team that is extremely good, but still not reach your highest potential. It is all about what you can do and the things you will do to reach your goals.

While it is not always a favorable situation to be in, it is good to be surrounded by people better than you. This will push you to reach higher and truly see what you are capable of. Athletes can do some pretty great things with a little competitiveness and encouragement.