Responses to failure vary. Kara Lawson explains.
Don't think, "DATU - doesn't apply to us." There are "good losses" and "bad wins." Playing a highly competitive team well (good loss) often has more value than a win playing poorly (playing down to the level of competition).
1. Acknowledge and diagnose the problem.
2. Believe that it's real. For example, at times last year's team experienced inconsistency with serve and serve receive. Sometimes an issue becomes "the elephant in the room".
3. Alter practice to address the problem. Coach Scott Celli has followed Coach Lawson's approach through the years and never lives in denial. "Confidence comes from proven success." As a player, earn the confidence of coaches through high motor, good decisions, and production not perfection.
Everyone has weaknesses. Having the will to address them separates players.
Lagniappe. Terms...not a rehash.
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