Instill a Winning Mindset When a team is at its peak, they feel everything is possible; they believe they can win. Go beyond simply believing the team is the greatest; show it again. Instill in all members that they should not believe they will win; instead, tell them they will. Let them know that winning is not guaranteed even when they are playing their best. Remind them of all their past failures and let them know they cannot take anything for granted. Do not be afraid to remind them of their shortcomings; the more you can help them see their problems, the better chance you have of bringing them around. Model the Behavior You Want to See Modeling the behavior you want to see is one of the most effective ways of changing someone's mind set. Show your players how they need to act to win by doing so yourself. If you want them to be aggressive, be aggressive. If you want them to be confident, be confident. If you want them to trust each other, trust each other. The more you can align your actions with these beliefs, the faster you will reach your goals. Enthusiasm Enthusiasm is very important in sports because it can get a team through difficult times. If you are excited about a game or practice, your teammates will pick up on this and follow your lead. Be sure to express your enthusiasm in your own unique way; don't copy what others are doing.