In this episode of Pro Ball Buddy Mindset, I’m opening up about the real and raw experiences I’ve had with toxic teammates and mean girls in basketball—and how those moments made me feel insecure, small, and even question quitting. I share a breakdown of the type of bad teammates we all come across and how you can avoid becoming one! Whether you’ve had teammates who made you cry, question yourself, or just stole the joy from the game, you’re not alone. This is Part 1 of how I found confidence anyway.

Whether you’re a young baller or a parent cheering from the sidelines, you’ll walk away encouraged and equipped to keep going on and off the court.

🎙️ Episode 11: Mean Girls, Bad Teammates & Basketball Insecurity: How I Found Confidence Anyway (Part 1)

Release Date: July 8, 2025

Episode Type: Story / Teaching / Solo

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• Real stories of toxic teammates who made basketball harder than it needed to be
• 4 common types of bad teammates (and how to spot them!)
• A challenge to check yourself so you don’t accidentally become one
• The first steps to finding peace, confidence, and the right circle of people

💬 Quotes Worth Remembering:

“...you don’t want to be the mean girl, you don’t want to be the bad teammate, you don’t want to be the player who missed out on all the amazing friendships around you.”

– Teige Morrell

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📲 Keep the Conversation Going:

Email me teige@proballbuddy.com or tag me @proballbuddy when you’re listening. I’d love to know what story or teammate description hit home for you 💬

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