Feel it, then file it. Take time to be frustrated, but set a limit — your next move matters more than the scoreboard.

Review, don’t replay. Watch the game with a learner’s eye, not a critic’s.

Find one win inside the loss. Effort, improvement, or resilience — there’s always something worth keeping.

Billie Jean King: “Losing a tennis match isn’t the end of the world. Building character is what matters.”

“Every loss is tuition for the next victory.”

Be the calm after the storm. Avoid overanalyzing in the car ride home — let emotions settle.

Ask curious, not critical, questions. “What did you learn?” opens more doors than “Why did you…?”

Model resilience. Show them setbacks are normal and temporary.

“Your reaction teaches them how to react.”

Pat Summitt: “Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership.”

Start with perspective. Remind them of the bigger picture and the growth still ahead.

Highlight effort moments. Pull out clips or plays that show hustle and grit.

Give them a quick win in practice. Create drills that allow them to succeed fast and regain momentum.

Mike Krzyzewski: “A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist.”

“Resilience is a skill you teach in how you respond, not just what you say.”