{"id":23619,"date":"2022-08-26T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T17:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidsyouthsoccer.org\/?p=23619"},"modified":"2023-10-11T16:06:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T22:06:48","slug":"starting-strong-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidsyouthsoccer.org\/news\/front-page-news\/starting-strong-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Strong This Fall","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello CRYSC athletes, coaches, families, and fans, and <\/span>welcome <\/b>to our Fall 2022 season! CRYSC Sport Psych is looking forward to another season fueled by a love of the game and rife with learning, growth, healthy competition, and – above all – FUN. With that in mind, we\u2019re kicking things off this season by sharing a number of hand-picked resources that will prove especially useful to our athletes at this time of the year. Whether an athlete is feeling a bit of new-season nerves, is looking to set a new round of goals, or wants some additional support managing the stressors of school and sports, you\u2019ll find that – and more – below!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Managing New Season Stressors<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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The start of a new season is always an exciting time. The chance to be back on the field, working hard, competing, and having fun playing a sport we all love is a highlight for athletes, coaches, and fans alike. As much as the promise of a new season brings anticipation and excitement, for many, it can also create a bit of angst. A new season is just that – it\u2019s <\/span>new<\/span><\/i>; and new – whether it be a new team, a new coach, a new competitive level, a new position, a new opportunity to show what you can do, or returning to the pitch a new version of ourselves – can be a bit stressful. So what determines if we see each of these \u201cnews\u201d as stressful or exciting? Largely, it comes down to our own perception of the demands of the situation we\u2019re in, and how equipped we feel in being able to manage those demands. This is a primary reason why Person A may report feeling incredibly stressed by a certain situation that Person B is unbothered by; Person B believes they have the mental, emotional, and physical resources, tools, and overall support to manage the situation at hand, while Person A does not.<\/span><\/p>\n

The great news for our athletes is that CRYSC already has a number of resources to help you <\/span>feel more equipped to manage the potential stressors you may face this Fall. If you (or your athlete) are feeling a bit overwhelmed going into the new season, look through some of the resources below for strategies for managing common start-of-season challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n