Pointers to a Team that won Two Games

 V called and we discussed how the team has won two matches and is now facing tougher teams. There is a rest day and he wanted to do some exercises with the team. They had already done one exercise where each member of the team had pledged that they would win the tournament this year. Taking off from there we decided some exercise for tomorrow.

1) First, to read out and reiterate the team's commitment to win the tournament. The Manager will read out each players statement and the team will together, once again, reiterate their commitment to win the tournament this year again. The mood is high energy and congratulatory since we have won two games already.

Action: After reading it all out, the team gets together and once again reiterates together that they will win the tournament.

2) After the reiteration to win the tournament, each player will then write on a piece of paper 2 or three points each on 

1) what the team did well in the first two games (2-3 points) and 

2) areas that the team needs to work on going into the next match (2-3 points) 

Each player will then read out their points. The captain or someone from the team can write on a white board the points - first on what the team is doing well, and then the second list on what the team needs to tighten. The points can then be discussed. Have everyone participate and involved.

3) Have the team contemplate on these questions?

At what percentage of our potential are we playing?

How can we make it 100% in the next match? 

How can we help each other bring out the best in each one and give 100% as a team?

Let them come out with 4-5 practices to follow to bring out the best in the team, by supporting and encouraging one another. Let them find the magic formula - we have the best talent, all the resources we need - how can we come together and win match by match.

4) Have the concept of the individuals and the team go into each match with a 'best in season performance' goal. It means that when they walk into this game they will try as individuals to give their best performance of the season. (Can be done on the morning of the game also to reiterate)

5) Have the players visualise what will happen to their lives and their lives can change if they win the tournament. Give them 10 minutes and ask them to list as many good things as possible - first time, history, name, fame, opportunities, money, champions, careers, jobs, IPL, family pride, movies....let them list as many as they want...have fun and enjoy the process so they all feel the high energy of the possibility.