We own our growth and development. That is part of what psychologist Alfred Adler would call "life tasks."
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One of the books I'm reading is, "The Courage to Be Disliked." Here's an image with valuable principles.
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As a player, your "tasks" are distinct from your coaches'. As an adolescent, your tasks likewise differ from your parents'. You can excel or struggle with these tasks independently from others. Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland shared powerful social commentary about roles within relationships.
You make choices. When you make a team and don't have the role you would like, how do you respond? Do you have the courage to work hard or choose to become withdrawn and sulk?
If you help every day at practice with setup, breakdown, and keeping the bench area clean, do you stop if nobody recognizes that or thanks you? Or do you continue because it is "the right thing to do?" Adlerian psychology says don't seek recognition. Seek contribution.
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"All problems are interpersonal problems." Relationships tend to segregate as vertical (hierarchy) or horizontal (community). Respect and mutual participation flow better in horizontal groups.
The circle has no beginning or end. Each star represents a player starring in her role. This is a horizontal organizational structure. (Image created with Microsoft Copilot)
It takes courage to be part of a team, to accept a role, and to stay focused and sacrifice regardless of what is happening.
Lagniappe. Everyone should learn fundamentals of setting to help with out-of-system play. In particular, the 2005 team had multiple players who could set each other, allowing for three attackers with at least 200 kills.
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