Coping With Defeat Through Coping With Defeat Through Resiliency In AthleticsResiliency In Athletics

Carl Dewayne Brogan, Jr.

August 6, 2007

CoachingCoaching

High school footballHigh school baseballVictory vs. DefeatDefining resiliency-the ability for a

family/youth to bounce back from stress or adversity…the ability of individuals to do well despite facing adversity in their lives.

Coping With DefeatCoping With Defeat

Seems to be more difficult for today’s youthToday’s society?Parents role

– Positive vs. negative

Instilling Resiliency in AthletesInstilling Resiliency in Athletes

Talking/counseling players as a group or individually

Leading by exampleOptimismMotivational speakersVideosRole models

ResearchResearch

The Sports Teaching Adolescents Responsibility and Resiliency (STARR) Program, Rutgers University, 1995

STARRSTARR

Three components– Physical Activities– Community Service– Educational Opportunities

Physical ActivitiesPhysical Activities

A very important part of the programGroup outings

– Hiking– Horseback riding– Canoeing– Skating– Bowling

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Community clean-up activitiesImproving school appearanceLandscaping/structural enhancementPeer coaching opportunities with special

needs studentsLittle league programs

Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities

Yearly weekend trip– Historical landmarks– Scenic areas– Parent involvement– Strengthening team relationship

Educational Opportunities Educational Opportunities ContinuedContinued

Add discussion time to each coaching session

Peer tutoringHomework sessionsGive support for academic successImprove communication with faculty and

parents

More ResearchMore Research

The Resiliency Quiz by Nan Henderson, M.S.W. at www.resiliency.com

Assesses the conditions in the individual’s life that research shows helps people to be resilient

Preseason and postseason assessments

More Research ContinuedMore Research Continued

Linda Goldman, author of “Raising Our Children to Be Resilient: A Guide to Helping Children Cope with Trauma in Today’s World”

Signs of a resilient child– The ability to bounce back– The capacity to have courage– The motivation to move forward– The power to stay centered– The awareness of knowing themselves

Signs of a resilient child Cont.Signs of a resilient child Cont.

The gift of laughterThe potential of showing promiseThe capacity to ask for helpThe tenacity to accomplish goalsThe willingness to share feelingsThe capability to connect with othersThe inspiration to give back

Activities to Promote Activities to Promote Resiliency in ChildrenResiliency in Children

Define resiliency Create a Dialogue Share a role model Survive/Thrive Chart Resilience Inventory Community resources and guest speakers “My Hero” Contest “Resiliency Awards”

Character EducationCharacter Education

Building Character and Managing Anger from the Inside Out by Linda Herbert-Ford

Moving Students Beyond Risk to Resiliency by Tim Burns

ConclusionConclusion

New approachesResilient lifestyleFinding innate wisdomLive in peace