Sports are supposed to be fun. They are also supposed to be difficult and challenging. I think one of the greatest things about being an athlete is learning and understanding that all of those things can coexist. Difficult isn't equated with miserable. Challenging should be something to look forward to.
But sometimes we get caught up in the emotion of the season and we get sidetracked a bit because we want so much for it all to go well. And that's okay. Its rare to find an athlete that isn't striving for greatness and experiencing some road bumps along the way. That's part of the journey.
But the journey is also about having fun. And I challenge all of you to get back to having fun. Take one practice and MAKE it fun. Sure you might have stresses and disappointments, pressure and failures. But in the midst of all that- have fun! Make it your personal goal to play as hard as you possibly can and enjoy every single second.
You'll be surprised how well you play simply by letting go and having fun. Try it and then post some comments on how you felt, what you noticed, how you experienced practice.
