Control what you can control. Body language falls one-hundred percent within our control.
"When an individual displays poor energy and body language in a team setting, it not only disrupts the balance of the team but also indicates a selfish and ‘only I matter’ attitude." - Allistair McCaw in "Habits That Make a Champion"
Attitude and body language are trainable habits.
Athletes show strong body language by standing upright, with their heads up and shoulders back. In the image above, the athlete leaves no doubt that she is a competitor.
You've seen this video many times. Note how Elena and Autumn (serving) carry themselves, projecting confidence. That attitude extends through the play where Elena attacks from the back, Billerica is on the defensive, and Gia sets perfectly to Abby for the match winner.
Ask your coaches, teammates, and family to watch your body language. Champions act like champions before they are champions.
Lagniappe. "You can see a Champion from a mile away. They look like Champions. They act like Champions. You can tell by the way they walk, the way they talk, and the way they present themselves. A Champion shows a humble confidence." - Allistair McCaw
Lagniappe 2.
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