Things I learned from World Cup
In events that are 3 weeks long, the first week and a half crawls by and then the last week and a half are gone in a flash.
Tour fatigue does exist. Bring something that you really like and only break it out when you need a bit of love (for me it was Puffins cereal with soymilk).
Find a tour buddy – someone that you can talk seriously with and someone that puts you at ease. Know who you can have those deep discussions with when you need to.
People react differently when under stress. Let them know you care, but give them space.
Your body is a sensitive system – be careful what you do to it, how you treat it, and how you care for it.
The ability to bounce back from disappointment is difficult, but critical to self-preservation and team dynamics
Most disappointment comes from unmet expectations.
Eating can become a chore. Find something that they offer that could be your “go-to” food (toast with butter, in my case).
Remember the joy of the game.
It’s hard to enjoy your teammates when your #1 priority has to be to keep yourself together. Make a big effort to connect with them as people, not just players. It’s what you’ll remember most.
Do whatever it takes to keep yourself in a positive state.
Music is a great tool for mood control.
For key positions on the field, the accepted strategy is not to change horses midstream if things are going well. Replacements for 2, 8, 9, 10 are on an as-needed basis if the situation requires it. “Fresh legs” substitutions are generally not made for these positions and subs for these positions should know that going in.
Fans and hometown support make all the difference in the world.
Remember that everyone has feelings, including coaches, staff, and teammates. Be attentive and learn how to identify these moods and work with them.
Good Captains are masters of composure, level-headedness, honesty, and integrity.
Every moment is a moment to prove yourself.
When it’s all over, the thing you’ll miss most is your teammates.
Tour fatigue does exist. Bring something that you really like and only break it out when you need a bit of love (for me it was Puffins cereal with soymilk).
Find a tour buddy – someone that you can talk seriously with and someone that puts you at ease. Know who you can have those deep discussions with when you need to.
People react differently when under stress. Let them know you care, but give them space.
Your body is a sensitive system – be careful what you do to it, how you treat it, and how you care for it.
The ability to bounce back from disappointment is difficult, but critical to self-preservation and team dynamics
Most disappointment comes from unmet expectations.
Eating can become a chore. Find something that they offer that could be your “go-to” food (toast with butter, in my case).
Remember the joy of the game.
It’s hard to enjoy your teammates when your #1 priority has to be to keep yourself together. Make a big effort to connect with them as people, not just players. It’s what you’ll remember most.
Do whatever it takes to keep yourself in a positive state.
Music is a great tool for mood control.
For key positions on the field, the accepted strategy is not to change horses midstream if things are going well. Replacements for 2, 8, 9, 10 are on an as-needed basis if the situation requires it. “Fresh legs” substitutions are generally not made for these positions and subs for these positions should know that going in.
Fans and hometown support make all the difference in the world.
Remember that everyone has feelings, including coaches, staff, and teammates. Be attentive and learn how to identify these moods and work with them.
Good Captains are masters of composure, level-headedness, honesty, and integrity.
Every moment is a moment to prove yourself.
When it’s all over, the thing you’ll miss most is your teammates.
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