When most young people think of the word "discipline" a shutter goes over them. Immediately thoughts of being grounded or parents getting on them, pop into their heads. Hopefully, after reading this post you will have a different outlook on discipline.
Here is a dictionary definition of discipline:
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dis·ci·pline (dĭs'ə-plĭn) Pronunciation Key n.
1. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.
These definitions should bring a positive light. Discipline can come from many different angles, I probably should say "will come from many angles." As individuals we are going to need to decide how we are going to respond to discipline.
Self-discipline is very important. Individuals need to be able to train themselves physically an mentally. It all starts with attitude. No one can make choices for you. Coaches will discipline as well. A coaches role is to help players improve physically and mentally in order to make the team better. Sometimes that includes helping a player, or players, refocus. What the individual players do with that discipline is completely up to them.....again, attitude! Finally, discipline may also come from fellow players. This may be the most beneficial or the most difficult discipline. If a teammate is helping you out with a drill or concept to make you better, they are helping your discipline. If a teammate is confronting you, hopefully in a positive manner, because of a destructive behavior, you have to decide if you are going to be mature and do what is best for yourself and your team, or you can be immature and damage relationships and the team. Again...attitude!
Discipline is necessary in order to be successful. Train to produce more refined skills. Train to produce moral and mental improvement. Most importantly, train yourself to think about your attitude. Keep it in check and the decisions you make will not only benefit you, but it will strengthen your team.
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:11
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in order to have success in life not just in sport there has to be discipline. it is what helps one achieve goals, here are two great quotes i have found.
Jim Rohn:
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.
George Washington:
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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