At Smith Basketball Academy, we don't just say "we teach life skills through the game." We actually take the time during our practice sessions to meet as a group in a classroom to discuss our program pillars.
When discussing "EMOTIONAL REGULATION" we cover these topics:
- Identifying feelings and emotions
- Understanding brain function and each individual's specific way of thinking
- The "Mood Meter" and other resources
- How unregulated emotions effect an athlete and their team
- Strategies to help regulate their emotions during stressful situations