Volleyball!

When we first moved to Arkansas about 4 years ago I had a HORRIBLE attitude! I was not happy! I did not wanna leave Texas! But it wasnt like I just had a horrible attitude cause we had to move! I just had a bad attitude in general! Every little thing would make me lose my temper! Well when I started playing volleyball I really used to lose it! I would get so mad when I would make a bad pass, mess up on a spike, or miss a serve! I crack up now when I think about it cause I would seriously act like a little two year old! I would get mad and stomp my foot or slap my leg! I dont even know what I was thinking! Anyways, my uncle JD started working with me on it! We would have little talks every once in a while and he would tell me not only did it make me look bad but that it was also reflecting on him as a coach! It got to the point where if I didnt make some fast changes I would end up being the Benchwarmer and I definitely didnt want that!! It took some time, but after awhile I finally got my temper under control and learned how to stay calm and just shake it off rather then throwing a temper tantrum and then getting subbed out! So now it has always been a little joke between me and Uncle JD! Before every game he would always say "No playing patty-cake on your knees during this game" And for the most part I did pretty good keeping a good attitude! Uncle JD always said there is no reason to lose your temper over something like that, you are not going to die for making one little mistake! He would also say There is Life after volleyball! That is kinda where I am at now! I just played my last state tournament and now it is time to quit worrying about volleyball and focus on the things in life that actually matter!! I will always be thankful that Uncle JD took the time to work with me and help me get rid of my bad attitude!