Post-game Evaluation

A simple strategy to bounce back from ‘bad performances’

Written by Brooke Basham

A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog titled ‘Mastering the art of Post-game Evaluation’. In summary, I talked about how young females and parents can evaluate performance together with a healthy, growth mindset approach to effectively bounce back from so called ‘bad’ performances so parents can ensure growth from every game, not total destruction. We received amazing feedback and wanted to take it one step further for our CAP community.

Every basketball player has had one game or maybe multiple games in a row where you’re missing shots, turning the ball over, feeling a little passive out there and you just can’t seem to impact the game how you know you can. We have all experienced that. At times, after a not-so-great performance, I feel like the world is ending (bit dramatic I know, and I promise I get over it pretty quick). But I feel your daughter’s pain.

After years of trying to navigate micro setbacks and challenges that would ensure my personal development was not harmed but actually further my development. I created a simple worksheet with only a few prompts that has helped myself, number of teammates and CAP athletes we already work with!

So, where do we go from here?

1. Download PDF below!
2. Print out enough copies for the remainder of the season
3. Watch your daughter improve from games, not destruct

To psychologically move on from certain games is not easy. However, if we don’t allow ourselves to have short memories regarding performance- this results in past experiences effecting future experiences.

When we apply simple strategies and protocols like your ‘Post-game Evaluation Worksheet’ and we are consistent with this new way of thinking about performance- we become complete humans and athletes who can overcome anything.

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