066 | When Basketball Breaks Your Heart: How to Process Loss & Keep Growing

What do you do when a basketball loss really hurts? After being knocked out of the NBL1 West semifinals in overtime, Teige shares the real-time mental journey of processing basketball heartbreak, disappointment and the end of an incredible season. Discover how to feel the emotions, face disappointment, lean into community, learn from setbacks and find hope through adversity—rather than simply trying to "move on." A vulnerable episode for any basketball player learning that a tough loss doesn't have to be the end of the story. It can be part of becoming a stronger athlete and person. 📱Stay Connected Want more real-time encouragement, mindset lessons and behind-the-scenes stories from the basketball journey? Sign up for the Pro Ball Buddy weekly email and get the lessons I’m learning—both through the wins and the heartbreaks—delivered straight to your inbox. Click HERE to receive your weekly Pro Ball Buddy Pep Talk!  Let’s be buddies on IG or FB: @proballbuddy  Email me: [email protected]  🔗 Related Episodes / Resources: If this episode resonated with you, here are a few more to help you go deeper: 🎙️ Ep. 62 | Growth Mindset Part 4: Your One Word & How Patience Builds Better Basketball Players   🎙️ Ep. 59 | Growth Mindset Part 1: The One Word that Changed My Basketball Career   🎙️ Ep. 64 | Lesila Finau (Part 1): From Playground to Pro to Representing Tonga 🎁 Claim your free gift: The Weekly Pro Ball Buddy Pep Talk 🛍️ Shop PureLyte and hydrate like a pro HERE (12% Off Code: PROBALLBUDDY) Browse all episodes and remember to share your favs to encourage a teammate or two → Podbean / Apple / Spotify / ProBallBuddy.com Like what you hear? Please leave a 5 star-rating or review! It helps me reach more athletes, just like you! 🤩