day because it showed that someone took time for her, which made her feel accepted and like she belonged. never make it a negative nickname or something the athletes are self-conscious about. always make it fun and positive.
when athletes come to you, simply smile at them and say, “hi, how is your day?” you would be amazed at what this can do for an athlete, even when you can tell by their demeanor they're not having a great day. this helps them know that someone genuinely cares about them. it also will give you a chance to know more about the athletes you're working with.
athletes train hard, go to practice, 