If the coach says it’s “just a game”, why does he get mad when we lose?

Before the game, the coach is all zen mode: “Relax, it’s just a game.

”And you actually believe it. You breathe, you chill… you almost feel like playing barefoot.

But after losing?

Surprise! The same coach suddenly turns into a mix of Hulk and Shakespeare: green with rage and dramatic like a tragedy. And you’re standing there like: wait… didn’t he just say it was “just a game”?

Here’s the truth: for him, “just a game” means weeks of training, scribbled tactics on the board, and his hard-earned reputation.

For you, it might be fun, passion, friendship… or honestly, the perfect excuse to skip math homework.

It’s just a game… until it isn’t. And losing hurts anyone who truly cares.

So the real question is: who are you playing for? Yourself, your team… or your coach’s nerves?

👉 Drop a comment: what does the game mean to you - just fun, your whole universe, or something in between?