Once the coach has broken down film, gone over the outcome, and convinced the troops that life will, in fact, go on, don't rehash the outcome again. It is important to put tough losses to bed - and quickly. I have always contended that coaches brood longer about these type of games than kids do anyway. Ah, the resilience of youth. Sulking and brooding are two characteristics which are unbecoming for a school leader, or anyone for that matter.
Life can be hard, even when it is manifested and played out on the floor of a basketball arena.
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