How does your team grow
and develop camaraderie and sportsmanship?
Defty wrote:I think that camaraderie among players as well as parents can play a major role in the success or failure of a team. There have been many teams put together with a ton of top talent that just can't get it done at the end of the season because, among other reasons, A) they never learned to work together or B) the players burn out because they dread showing up.
If the players look forward to being at games, practices, events, etc. I believe it can stay off some of the impending burnout because it won't always feel like a chore being there. And if the parents are content there is a good chance that there is less tension and bickering among them that would inevitably find its way to the players. As we all know, far too often parents complain to their daughters about how so and so doesn't deserve to be playing in a certain position, or how the coach is a bonehead.
As Backnine has expressed, hanging out after a long weekend isn't for everyone. Some families have more on their plates then others it, .e. more kids, an earlier Monday morning work schedule, a 2nd job, family events, etc.), and some people are just anti-social. If you aren't the type of person that can/wants to participate in the extracurriculars, it might help to let people know that you "have too much going on" and then maybe try to fit something in every now and then. It might prove to be a helpful way to contribute towards building a cohesive and happy squad.