- If one of your teammates has a particularly bad attitude and is bringing down the rest of the team, don’t hesitate to talk to them about it. Just be honest and respectful as you ask them to make an effort to improve their approach to the sport. The confrontation might be a little awkward, but it’s a lot better than letting one player’s bad attitude damage the team for the entire season.

- If a particular player is making a lot of mistakes and hurting the team, don’t call them out or make fun of them. Instead, approach the coach on your own time and let them know how you feel. The coach can then work with the player to correct his or her problematic play without damaging the relationship between that player and the rest of the team.

- Sometimes teammates just have personalities and attitudes that don’t mesh, and that’s ok. You don’t have to be best friends with all your teammates in order to be successful. If you are constantly butting heads with a teammate and realize that you just don’t get along, then at least be decent to them and understand that they are part of the team. Treat them in a professional, respectful manner and encourage them to do the same.

- If you really want to get close to your teammates and build a strong bond with them, spend time with them outside of practice and games. Do something non-competitive, relaxing, and enjoyable. Invite your teammates over for a cookout or just to sit around and watch the game, or go to a movie or the bowling alley. Spending time with your teammates outside of the normal sports scene can allow you to get closer to them and understand them better, and this improved relationship can transfer onto the field and make your team much more efficient and successful.