Building Team Spirit in Cricket

Individualism in Team Sports - Good or Bad?

Everyone has to be individual in their own right but in a team setting should that individualism be converted to selfish competition among team members? It is my belief that this type of behaviour breaks down team unity and causes tension among team members. What can be done to curb this behaviour? How can we stop this rivalry among team members and build cohesion to enhance overall team performance? Is this type of individualistic behaviour engrained in us or does it develop out of our interaction with the various environments that we are placed in. Whatever the source, it is something that needs to be eliminated if a team is to function effectively. Not everyone possesses this competitive attitude and it takes away the enjoyment derived from sport participation and lessens the camaraderie associated with the interaction of people who share a common interest. I personally believe that athletes should be assessed adequately before entering a team setting as we may be a...

Sport Psychology in the Caribbean: The Way Forward

It has been just over a year since the completion of my MSc. Programme and 10 months since my return to Barbados. After my last blog post, I put my head down and deliberated on how I could make the best of my situation at home recognising the under-development of the field of Sport Psychology here in Barbados. After much thought, a light in my head switched on (cliché I know) and I decided to take the chance and host my own seminars to educate Barbadians, athletes, coaches, PE Teachers and Sport Directors on the benefits of the field. The DML Sport Psychology series comprises of five (5) in depth Sport Psychology discussions centered around SP education, leading into the specifics of Mental Skills Training (MST). This event is scheduled to commence November 4, 2013 and conclude on November 8. It has also been endorsed by the National Sports Council and Academy of Sport Cave Hill (UWI) due to its contribution to Sport Education and Development. Spaces are limited...

Fear or Faith?

I t's been a while, I know! 3 years! So much has changed! But God! Ever stepped out into the unknown? Taken a chance not knowing the outcome of your decision? That's the story of my life. From my past courses of study to my profession, I've always walked in FAITH ! My passion for Sport wasn't the "luck of the draw", nor was it the "popular" thing to do; it was and is my God-given call. When you begin to reflect on your life from a spiritual perspective, you process things differently. You look back on past mistakes, not with regret, but with the surety of a lesson learned. You no longer fear that you lack the maturity to be successful but you have the faith that in following God's plan, he has the power to fulfil every promise (Luke 1:45). You no longer question whether you've made the best choice, but in prayer you make the only choice; that is to listen to his voice and follow his every instruction. You see, fear creates doubt, and i...

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