{"id":14586,"date":"2022-03-18T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=14586"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T12:23:08","slug":"accepting-your-team-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/accepting-your-team-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Accepting Your Team Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Accepting-Your-Team-Role.jpg\" alt=\"Accepting Your Team Role\" class=\"wp-image-14587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Accepting-Your-Team-Role.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Accepting-Your-Team-Role-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Athletes_Who_Embrace_Their_Role_on_Team\"><\/span>Athletes Who Embrace Their Role on Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/accepting-your-team-role\/#Athletes_Who_Embrace_Their_Role_on_Team\" >Athletes Who Embrace Their Role on Team<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/accepting-your-team-role\/#Anyway_no_athlete_has_ever_complained_their_way_to_the_top_So_what_is_the_resolution\" >Anyway, no athlete has ever complained their way to the top. So, what is the resolution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/accepting-your-team-role\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/accepting-your-team-role\/#The_Confident_Athlete\" >The Confident Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a <strong>team player<\/strong>? Do you complain about a lack of playing time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful athletes make sacrifices. Yet, one of the most challenging sacrifices for some athletes is accepting their role on the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Player roles can frequently change due to injuries, roster shake-ups, changes in playing style, coach preferences, or a high level of production by a new <strong>team member<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are relegated to a backup role or have your minutes significantly reduced, you can have difficulty adjusting to your new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, you worked so hard to build your skills and hone your game. You are talented and were a significant contributor to the team in the past. You played a lot better than most of your <strong>teammates <\/strong>in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You feel you deserve to start or earned the right to play. You may even question why another player receives more playing time than you. You may think your coach is unfair or has something against you personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does a negative attitude hurt your performance, but it also stirs negative energy throughout the team. Negative attitudes hurt the <strong>team <\/strong>and worsen your standing in your coach&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anyway_no_athlete_has_ever_complained_their_way_to_the_top_So_what_is_the_resolution\"><\/span>Anyway, no athlete has ever complained their way to the top. So, what is the resolution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, even though your role has changed, there are several ways you can still contribute to the team&#8217;s success and simultaneously improve your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Learn by watching \u2013 You can develop your game and better understand strategy by watching others compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Push your teammates \u2013 When you push your limits in training, you push your <strong>teammates <\/strong>to become better. This mentality fosters team play and cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Hone your skills \u2013 Even though you have less playing time, you can take advantage of the opportunities in practice to develop your skills through focused repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Showcase your abilities \u2013 Each practice, you have the opportunity to display your skills, work ethic, and positive mindset, possibly resulting in more playing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Contribute to <strong>teamwork <\/strong>\u2013 Just as negativity infects a team&#8217;s morale, positivity can improve the collective team mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always keep in mind that a team&#8217;s success results from all players pulling in the same direction towards a common goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take, for example, shooting guard Nik Stauskas. Stauskas entered the NBA after being drafted No. 8 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Kings. Stauskas found himself battling for playing minutes and never lived up to his potential as a rookie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stauskas bounced around the league playing for eight different teams, which affected his effort and energy. In 2022, Stauskas contemplated retirement. However, after a 10-day successful stint in the NBA &#8216;G&#8217; League, the Boston Celtics signed Stauskas to a two-year contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stauskas has since decided to accept his role, contribute wherever he can and maintain a positive attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STAUSKAS<\/strong>:<em>\u00a0&#8220;I just have a different appreciation now for being in this [situation], having this opportunity. Trying to make the most of it. If I&#8217;m not going to play, I&#8217;m going to be the first guy waving the towel, pumping everyone else up. For me, that&#8217;s growth because that&#8217;s something that I wasn&#8217;t willing to do just a couple years ago in my first stint in the league.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining and accepting your role on the <strong>team <\/strong>keeps your motivation high. You become a valuable team asset when you approach each practice and game with a positive mentality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip for Taking Advantage of your Role on your Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to complain, but complaining does nothing to improve your circumstances. However, you can contribute to the team success in many ways&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, work on a mindset to help you and your <strong>team <\/strong>by compiling a list of how you can contribute to your team&#8217;s success as a leader, a challenger, coach-player, or a helper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read your list before practice and commit yourself to be a team player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/using-your-mind-to-mount-a-comeback\/\">Using Your Mind to Mount a Comeback<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/be-mentally-prepared-when-coach-calls-you-to-play\/\">Be Mentally Prepared When Coach Calls You To Play<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/pregame-stress-and-anxiety-athletes-mental-roadblock-to-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/what-separates-elite-athletes-from-the-rest\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-negative-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mindset-to-maintain-confidence-after-a-mistake\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/self-intimidation-for-athletes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/the-importance-of-mental-toughness\/\">The Importance of Mental Toughness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a>&nbsp;on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Confident_Athlete\"><\/span>The Confident Athlete <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"Sport Psychology Cds\" class=\"wp-image-15979\" style=\"width:180px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Confident Athlete\u201d consists of 2 audio programs that include 14 days of confidence fueling exercises and a simple to follow workbook that guides you through the 14 days, helps you apply the strategies, and customizes the exercises to your personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me help you put a <strong>stop to the confidence leak<\/strong>. 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