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Whether you’re a high school athlete, a college athlete, or in the pros, your role on your team will change sometimes. Your coach may change you to a different position where they feel you’ll be a bigger help to the team. Another player may come along and take your starting role. Or you may be traded to another team. Regardless of the reason, when your role on the team changes, staying motivated can be a challenge.

Stay focused on what you have control over. No matter what your role on the team is, focus on mastering the technical aspects of the sport. Even if you don’t get playing time, you can stay motivated in practice by focusing on improving your performance. Make sure you’re always ready to perform your best — you never know when you’ll be called on to play another role on the team. This is where internal motivation comes into play as well.

Talk with the coach about your concerns regarding your change in role. Don’t go into this conversation with any expectations; keep an open mind. Listen to their reasons for making the change.

You may not agree with the coach, but they make the decisions and you have to respect that fact while you’re a member of the team.