Losing isn’t just a part of sports, it’s a part of life in general. How one deals with it says much more about that person than the actual result. Are they resilient, and can they bounce back? Or do they crumble?
I’ve always been fascinated with how that plays out in team sports, especially football. How do you keep 100-plus players and countless coaches and support staff all running efficiently and in the same direction? That’s hard enough to do when things are going smoothly.
We’ve all heard the coach speak before. One of Mike Gundy’s favorite lines is that his team needs to get over this one quickly (win or lose) and get ready for the next one.