Confident communication builds trust between teammates. How sports teams build interpersonal confidence under real pressure.

It was not uncommon that we get requests, pleas or inquiry from coaches or team managers on how to be effective in communicating with the team. Often, the enquiries are: "How should I speak to the team members?" "Should I be strict or lesser when I approach them?" "How can I get my message across more effectively?" While all these are legit and helpful ways to improve communication, one of the lesser questions asked is.... "How can I be more understanding of the players' n

Two rosters can share the same drills, the same skill level, and the same shot at a title, yet each still walk away with opposite results. The gap sits in the huddle, not the depth chart. Communication in sports is what turns a group of skilled individuals into a team, and its absence is one of the quietest ways a season falls apart. ‘Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication.’ - Mike Krzyzewski Research on team under-performance points to interpersonal problems a

Sporting rivalries are common in sports. Feelings of hatred, resentment and even disrespect are feelings we do not want to harbour all the time. These feelings, if persisted on a long-term basis, will affect the longevity of an athlete's career and affect their growth, both personally and professionally. Sports, especially those involve contact like football, involve athletes who are emotionally stimulated. These stimulation often lead to some sledging, in-game banter and, mo