[JamesCH95]

I have found that asking the question: "What do you think we could do better next season?" prompts a good, positive, discussion about improvements we can make and re-focuses everyone on next year. The optimism and anticipation of being better the following year takes over and the attitudes change.

We too cheer for teams that we know personally, and that helps.

I also agree that students take their cues from coaches, even if they don't realize it. It was a tough transition to go from being a student to a coach in that regard. If coaches can stay focused on the positive aspects of a season the students will too.

FWIW this year was the first in 4 years at least that we've walked across the field.