How do you deal with unsupporting teammates?

Question

How do you deal with unsupporting teammates?

Answer 1

maybe they dont realize what they are doing...it may be unintentional u know...

So give them a taste of their own medicine...it might help them to know how to treat people...

And if they do it intentionally, change teams; and if u like the stuff you are doing too much for that, then chuck them, who cares if they do or dont support you, u carry on with ur job....

Answer 2

Roundhouse kick to the face!

Answer 3

this kinda problem is common....ppl get unsupportive ..bcoz they envy our talent n our play. Jus concentrate on the game.

  If he starts over doing it...try speaking with him him openly.

Answer 4

hmm no support from your team mates here wear a much tighter jock strap for more support from them it should work there the tighter the beterr jock the beterr here!!

Answer 5

You really need to talk to your coach about this type of behavior. If your coach is doing his/her job, this type of behavior will be stopped. If your coach doesn't face up to the responsibility go over his/her head and bring it to the head of the school, the principal.  You shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable while playing for your own school.  Do your own thing and make sure that your behavior and your abilities are above reproach. If you can manage that, then you will be the example that shines above your poor teammates and nobody can point a finger and say that your teammates had any sort of legitimate foot to stand on. Good luck and I'm sorry that you have to put up with this kind of immaturity! There are people out there that are different. Believe that. Peace and compassion be with you.

Answer 6

You don't deal with them...simple as that!

Answer 7

...by talking to God about it (pray).  Just know that u can't control others; don't let others try to negatively influence u either.  It's a shame that this is covertly or overtly taught (from generation to generation) as being acceptable...it seems to be especially true among females.  This bad habit can be unlearned.  It might be difficult, but it's not impossible.

It took a long time to rethink things, but I've limited my contact w/ this type of people...including relatives.  I try to find constructive (not "yes" people) folks...even if it means finding them on Yahoo!Answers. (Smile.)

Also, it might be a lonely thing to do, but counteract the negative comments from others with a constructive comment from yourself.  Ex.  "Hmmm, she looks stupid in that uniform!"  As u ignore that evil comment, you might say, "I think she's good at..." or " I was happy that she..." or "When she..., she really helped our team."  I think u get the idea.

It's tough, but try 2 b a blessing 2 others. U'll b ridiculed, but ask God 2 help u b strong through that.  He's been helping me.

Happy Sabbath.

Answer 8

Bring the problem to the coaches attention. If you nothing is done, then consider leaving the team. It is not worth staying on a team that doesn't care.

Answer 9

The first thing to do probably would be to have a word with them and see if they're unsupportive only to ppl they are not very familiar with. And if that's the case, it always pays to be nice. However, if that's not the case, then guess, as they say, "Ignore/love (whichever's applicable) your foes, it really pisses them off !!!

Answer 10

ignore them and do all the work.. and if you win, or get positive outcomes from whatever that is  you, as a a team, are supposed to be doing, give them absolutely no credit for it..

Answer 11

ask them why they joined the team

Answer 12

Ignore them.  If they aren't supportive, they aren't part of the "team", now are they???

I would just mention to them in passing that "Hey, I thought we were all on the same team?  Our jerseys all look the same. . ."  Maybe they will take the hint.  But if it were me, I would ignore them.  It's not worth it.  If you're good, then who cares, right????

Answer 13

That'll happen. That will happen. In this world, you must be prepared to stand on your own. As long as you support yourself, that's all that matters.

Answer 14

Support them when you can, and expect nothing back from it.  Don't isolate yourself from them either, try to patch things up. Teams do so much better, when they work together.

Answer 15

Figure out their strong suits and watch and wait when the opportunity arises for them to act on those strong suits. If these opportunities are not taken, or the team mates fail at them, don't say a word. The coach should catch this. Never step into the bounds of the nonsupporting team mates abilities. Eventually, they will realize either they are needed as a part of the team or they will quit because they are just miserable lil you know whats and nothing will please them.

Answer 16

CHANGE YOUR TEAM

Answer 17

Tell them it's not in the spirit of athletes to degrade you, and they should be athletic supporters.

Answer 18

Ok ask your coach if you can get them removed from the team, or you could try getting yourself into the other team, whatever floats your boat!!

Answer 19

Ignore them!

Answer 20

u deal wit an unsupportive teammate the same way u deal wit an enemy......sho them support and let u kno u there for them....and then when they see they not gettin to u......they gonn see how stupid they actin.....and they'll turn around

Answer 21

some one has to take the lead like a quaterback let them know  you have the same as a leader in everything like a quater back and with out him there isnt a team leader like in sports . be the team leader take charge like you was the owner . my opion?

Answer 22

Keep a low profile. Do not be emotional. Show tolerance. Go  on trying to convince them for complete support. Go on repeating your advice. At last give warning. If still unsuccessful, act upon your warning.

Answer 23

Join a new team!..

Life is too short to be on any team, be it in business or sports that is not not working together.  Synergy is important in a group setting, in life & business.

Answer 24

prank them, make them get in trouble and kicked out of the team.

Answer 25

YOU SIT THEM ALL DOWN AND YOU HAVE A TALK AND IF THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE SPIRIT YOU LOOK FOR OTHER PEOPLE THAT DO WANT TO PLAY AND HAVE A TEAM SPIRIT DON'T PLAY AROUND TELL THEM IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PLAY GET OFF THE TEAM AND YOU WIL FIND PEOPLE THAT DO WANT TO PLAY

Answer 26

passive aggressive behavior, it makes me feel so clever

Answer 27

discuss with other teammates and make a commitment how to be a team and focusing with the team goals. let the nonsupporting person left alone or replace with other who can cooperate.

Answer 28

Everytime they do something good say good job and smile...at the end of the games say something else...metion how everyone worked together...after awhile they'll get the hint and start working together better and cheering you on.

Answer 29

do mean things to them like have you ever seen mean girls do stuff like that!

Answer 30

who needs them

Answer 31

forget them, their just jealous of all your talent! :)