WHAT DOES YOUR LABEL SAY?

Sooner or later, every player gets stuck with a label. A label is a one-word description that, well… best describes your game.

Some labels are complimentary (i.e., unselfish, smart), while others are not so complimentary (selfish, lazy). Labels are not always accurate though. For instance, a coach may label you as “tough” because you play hard and play to win, whereas opposing players (and opposing fans) might label you as a “thug” because you play so rough. It’s all in the perception people have of you and your game. Your actions and words create the perception others have of you.

Have you ever stopped to think about what kind of labels you have? How your teammates and your coach perceive you and your game? How fans and opposing players perceive you and your game?

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