How to excel in a sport!!

by:Genevieve Clement et Anne-Sophie Henrie

Excelling in a sport is not only just playing around, it takes a lot of time, effort and practice.  

Any kind of sports requires physical strength  but also mental ability to succeed.

First things first, you need to choose a sport that you like, so you will be willing to put in the time and effort.

2.There is 2 kind of sports, individual or team, you will need to chose one of them. A team sport consists of depending not only on yourself but also your teammates to win. An individual sport is more on how you work by yourself to win.

3.After you choose the sport you are most interested in, try to learn how it is played. Listen to coaches or any other people who are trying to help you, they have the experience. Allow others to give you advice, tips, tricks, and constructive criticisms.  Don't be shy to ask questions.

4.Even before you get to the competition stage in a sport, the act of training itself requires mental toughness. There may be times when you don’t feel like training and you’ll need the tenacity and toughness to carry on. At other times, you might be dealing with muscle soreness or a mild and irritating injury that doesn’t stop you from playing but does distract you. In this case, you have to mentally push through the discomfort and complete your training session. During training you might have doubts about your physical abilities. Watching others excel in physical activities that you have not yet mastered can be yet another distraction. Mental toughness in all of these scenarios entails staying focused on your own progress, ignoring distractions and pushing through all challenging moments.

5.Have fun while training, playing and enduring. Don't get down on yourself if you are not able to grasp a concept or trick. You will eventually get it, but having fun with the sport is all that matters, because practice makes perfect.

6. With thats said, you will need to balance out work/school and practices/games.Creating a schedule will help you organize your activities. Do not quit on your team, they are counting on you along the whole season