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Players react to losses in a variety of ways.  Some move on quickly while others let the loss linger for a few days.

How do you react when you lose?  Is your disappointment short-lived or does it bother you for a while?

This is the time of year for high school basketball that a loss ends your season.  There will be some very tough losses.  A former coach that I respect said, "Give me players that really hurt when they lose, and I will have a team that will be ready to play against anyone."

One of the most telling traits of winner is that he/she hates to lose more than they love to win.  In this day and age of AAU and club sports, athletes play a multitude of games and losses tend to run off their shoulders.  However, over the years, great teams and great players have been driven by a season-ending loss.  The bad taste from a previous season goes a long way in fueling inspiration in the off-season and the coming season ahead.  

Use your losses to drive your mental and physical preparation for your next season!

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