I'm scared because three of my enemies are going to be at the tennis tryouts I have coming up, what do i do?

Question

And I'm afraid they're gonna say stuff like I'm good at school, but suck at life or I'm not good at tennis but its really cause I don't really practice tennis as much as they do and when I do tryout, I'll get better eventually but I don't want them saying bad stuff like I know they will.. so what do i do? i don't want my self esteem to be lower than it already is

Answer 1

Play your heart out, and no one can tell you anything. If they say things to you, ignore them, keep your chin up and tell yourself in all likelihood they're jealous of you.

And if that doesn't work, you could always egg their homes, or slash their tires. That WILL definitely make you feel better.

Answer 2

I'm sorry, I'm confused - is this a debate tryout, or a tennis tryout?

The only thing that will count is how well you perform at tennis - not what they say. (in fact, if those in charge hear them saying negative stuff, it will work against them - a great player who is disruptive does not help a team.)

They only have power over you if you give it to them. You are the only person who can influence your tennis playing. Ignore the fools and focus on your tennis, when they figure out that what they say has no effect, they'll move on to torment someone else.

Answer 3

They don't have any control over whether you make the team or not, do they? Focus on impressing the coach, and ignore them. Also, saying that three of your potential team mates are your "enemies" is really not the way to look like a team player in front of your coach. Do your best, focus, and remember that they can't lower your self-esteem unless you let them. (that's why they call it SELF-esteem, hon)

Answer 4

You notice how there is safety in numbers. They get in a group because they are cowards on their own. Ignore them. If you let them get to you, you will be defeated. You have to overcome your fear of them and maybe that will be the real prize, not the winning of the tennis match. If not Kill them with kindness. Good Luck

Answer 5

Just play your best and pretend that no one there is better than you. In tennis, we are primarily competing against ourselves and that is why we have to practice and practice more if we really want to be good. Don't let others get in your way. All we can do is our best. Good luck.

Answer 6

kid, this happened to me also, but it was my friends who did this and still are! if u really like tennis and u're willing to work your butt off trying to get better, then you probably have passion. it sounds like your enemies are just good, but dont have passion. also tennis is about sportsmanship and respect, and if they cant do tht, they shouldnt even be called tennis players. the way i see it, they shouldnt be on the team.

if i was your coach, i'd cut them before the first cut just because of their attitude. remember, in tennis its about how much heart you can put in your game and how much sportsmanship you have. so let them be jerks, because they'll never get anywhere with that attitude. especially in tennis

Answer 7

Have CONFIDENCE, ignore what they say about u and practice. If you pracice one day you can sure beat them in tennis and you be the one with the victory.

Answer 8

Play with your enemies more so you get used to them. Then at tryouts when you play with them, you already know how they hit

Answer 9

don't worry to much because of what they think who are they to judge.They are only saying these nasty things to make you jealous just ignore them.You are probably better at tennis then they will ever be and that's why they are saying nasty things because they know thats the only way they will hurt your feelings.

Answer 10

If they start saying mean things just tell them to "f--- off" then ignore them. Just go try your best. If they're really as mean as you say they are, they shouldn't be worth all the worrying anyway.