Determination

What is determination?

Determination means never giving up, even when things are hard. It’s like having a strong mind and heart. You should always keep trying until you reach your goal.

Showing Effort.

Working hard with a positive attitude when practicing new skills.

Playing Hard.

Consistent effort in games, even when you are losing.

Keeping a Growth Mindset.

Remembering that learning new skills is naturally hard and that failure is a part of learning.

Learning from mistakes.

Making mistakes is a part of the game. When you miss a shot or make a bad pass, keep playing (WIN) but you should also learn from the mistake you just made and try and do better.

Mental Skills

Growth Mindset – The key to accomplishing goals is determination and passion.

Positive Self-Talk – Remind yourself to keep a Growth Mindset. Be realistic and understand that learning naturally involves failure. Tell yourself that you can do it, and stay positive.

“Growth Mindset”