Anger Management for Athletes

When the going gets tough,
you must know what to do.
You can't give in to your anger,
and let it ruin the game for you.
Keep your head stay in the game.
Chill and keep your anger tame.
Inhale, relax and let it flow,
Exhale and let your gameface show.
Don’t explode or loose your cool
Don't make yourself look like a fool.
Stay focused and remain a triple threat.
Never let them see you sweat.
Every time you step on the court
Bring your “A” game to this sport.
Play hard through tough times, thick and thin,
You hate to lose more than you like to win.
Think of your team and see the big S.T.A.R.*
Stop Think Act Remember
Stop take 3 deep breaths, then count to ten
Say to yourself I am a STAR, I play to win.
Think and decide what do I chose,
If I fight I automatically lose,
Act - Walk away to a better day
and I still have a chance to play.
Remember – What it takes to be a STAR,
to be greater than you already are.
The capital letter D is when you flirt with danger.,
It can be a secret weapon,
when you learn how to control and transform your anger.
You can brush it off your shoulder and play even better and bolder.
Stay cool as ice and even colder.
Nothing can stop you in the zone.
No person can break you with a stick, words or stone.
Ignore the crowd when you play in enemy terrain.
Just inhale, exhale and relax your brain.

Coach Ed Atlas, Copyright 2009

Gameface

"Gameface is a baller's state of mind.
Relaxed to let your game unwind.

Just stay in a state of chill.
Just play the game and use your will.

Use your mind to overpower matter.
Shut out any negative outside chatter."

Keep your head stay in the game.
Chill and keep your anger tame.

Inhale, relax and let it flow,
Exhale and let your gameface show.

Coach Ed Atlas Copyright 2009

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