ARE YOU CREATING DISTRACTIONS?

Finally watched the movie "More Than a Game" last night and in addition to being a great movie; I think it really hammered home the critical importance of team chemistry in the overall success of a program.

Just as important though, is understanding what will erode and destroy great team chemistry... distractions.

Distractions are those seemingly minor personal issues that interfere with a teams ability to maintain it's focus on the goal at hand.  Most teams have to deal with a variety of distractions every season.  Some distractions are outside of a teams control... while others are controllable... stuff like a selfish player putting their personal desires over those of the team.  Or maybe a player that is unhappy and is constantly bringing a negative "vibe" into the team chemistry.  Another common form of distraction is when one teammate shows one or more of their teammates a lack of respect.  As minor as these may seem on the surface, they can be devastating to team chemistry and can easily turn an overachieving team into a very average team.

Want to avoid totally wrecking your teams chances for a successful season?  Then don't allow your own personal desires to overshadow those of the team.

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