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Sunday Pick: How to survive a losing team

Aug 11, 2024

Nikky McCray, a retired WNBA star and current coach at Rutgers, discusses the resilience required to persevere through losing streaks. She shares insights on maintaining high expectations and the emotional challenges athletes face. Joining her is psychologist Ian Robertson, who explores the psychology behind winning and losing, highlighting how setbacks can impact confidence. They delve into the importance of teamwork, support, and viewing losses as growth opportunities, turning emotional struggles into lessons for future success.

29:37

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Episode guests

Ian Robertson

Nikky McCray

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Embracing the Pain of Losing in Sports

5min

Winning Mindsets and the Power of Expectations

12min

The Power of Confidence in Struggles

2min

The Psychology of Loss in Competition

8min

The Power of Teamwork and Shared Values

4min

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of Good Sport, a podcast hosted by Jody Avirgan about understanding our world through sports.

No one loves to lose. But even if you are a GOAT on a great AND lucky team, no one wins every time. So how do people who face loss after loss keep fighting to win? Jody speaks with Nikky McCray, a retired WNBA player who played on three All-Star teams and now coaches at Rutgers, about the secrets to perseverance. Then he chats with psychologist and neuroscientist Ian Robertson to discuss what losing can teach us about winning.

Transcripts for Good Sport are available at go.ted.com/GStranscripts

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