3.3- Controlling Aggression Who is responsible for controlling aggression? What methods can be used?

Why do we control aggression? Non-productive for the individual or teams… Sin-binned or sent off during game Causing injury to another brings themselves, team and even sport in to disrepute Fines Loss of sponsorship Loss of endorsements

Whose responsibility is it? Individual Significant others Responsible for our own actions Forming your own personal code Sporting ethics Personal morality Social norms Recognising when feeling aggressive and acting accordingly Over-aroused Setting the standard of behaviour Provide environment in which this can develop Parents Coaches Team Managers NGBs, Clubs and Sport England Ensure High profile performers are POSITIVE role models.

Punishing aggressive behaviour Reinforce assertive behaviour What can be done? Punishing aggressive behaviour Individual Peers discouraging Coach/Managers Substitutions Fines Player behaviour contract NGBs Code of conduct Supporting referees Reinforce assertive behaviour Individual Praise others Coach/Managers Praise and reward assertion Show assertive role-models NGBs Fair play awards

What can be done? (Continued) Reducing/Controlling arousal Individual Mental rehearsal Channelling aggression Coach/Managers Avoid over arousing pre game Focus on process as well as outcome Avoid win at all costs ethic and knowing their plays NGBs Educate referees Discuss with coaches Avoiding aggressive situations Individual Learning to walk away Marking another play if possible Coach/Managers Move player to another role Ask player to take on responsibility Substitute player Change tactics NGBs Stagger derby matches, playing at neutral grounds