“It’s clear you don’t agree with the penalty, so I want to talk about that moment.”
I saw the frustration on your face the second the whistle blew. You threw your arms up, pacing in disbelief. To you, it felt like the referee’s decision was not only wrong but deeply unfair. And I get that. In the heat of the game, when emotions run high and everything is on the line, a single call can feel like the world tilting off its axis.
But let’s take a step back and look at it together. You went in for the tackle hard—clean in your eyes—but from where the ref stood, it might have looked reckless. The opponent fell, the crowd roared, and in seconds, the game changed. Maybe you didn’t touch him much, maybe he exaggerated. But the ref made the call, and no VAR or replay was going to undo it.
Here’s what matters now: how we respond. You’re a leader on this team. Everyone watches how you carry yourself, especially in moments of adversity. I don’t need you to agree with the decision—I just need you to process it, learn from it, and keep your head in the game. These moments test character, not just skill.
We’ve all been there. I’ve had calls go against me too, and I know how hard it is to bite your tongue when your heart is racing. But champions don’t dwell on injustice—they rise above it. Let’s use this moment, not be defined by it.
You’ve got the grit, the passion, and the talent. Now show the composure. We’ve got more games ahead. Let’s move forward—toget
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