CREATING TEAMWORK: THE GREAT TEAM DIFFERENCE
Championship time is the perfect time to watch the great teams compete. The best teams seem to always have that special something. Unity. Cohesiveness. Most simply put, they have teamwork. We talked former Division 1 College level players and coaches to understand what makes successful teams click. What sets the winning teams apart form the rest of the pack? The intangibles are actually tangible it turns out.
Here's some advice on creating a crucial element of success: Teamwork
HIGH SCHOOL COACH
In my opinion, leadership is the essential element of teamwork. I believe it starts with the coach and works through each person. Teams can have the most talent on the court but if there is a lack of leadership, everything falls apart. Leadership keeps a team together. Quality leadership must have a philosophy of service, compassion and justice. A team needs to know they are loved, that their best is expected, their job is to serve others, and there are consequences when we mistreat each other. Everyone wants fairness and strong leadership knows how to nuance fairness in a way that serves the team. Not everyone will be treated in the same style but everyone will be respected.
College Coach
Teamwork= sacrifice. Individual commitment to the team to sacrifice yourself for the good of the team. Play for the name on the front of your jersey not the back.
Work ethic= success. Players effort and work ethic to improve their games on their own will elevate the entire team.
Love it= Live it. If you love something, you will put in the sacrifice and the long hours. My players know that I believe in them and I expect their very best. They can expect that from me. We walk on the court thankful to play this amazing game. We love it so much we want to be the best.
Former College Player
When I played we were challenged by hard work, commitment, and high expectation. On the back of every practice jersey were the words: Discipline, Desire and Dominate. They were a constant reminder of what we stood for. Our coach worked hard to create common bonds between us including:
1. Quotes everyday of basketball season.
2. Practices were posted every day so we knew the plan and what we were doing.
3. Team breakfasts every Saturday.
4. Everyone had to memorize a team prayer which reminded us to play for the team not just for ourselves.
Conclusion
Teams that find success find a way to come together through great leadership, love of the game, fighting for a common goal or even through a shared prayer. This tournament time, learn from the great teams what they do to compete together for the victory.
Here's some advice on creating a crucial element of success: Teamwork
HIGH SCHOOL COACH
In my opinion, leadership is the essential element of teamwork. I believe it starts with the coach and works through each person. Teams can have the most talent on the court but if there is a lack of leadership, everything falls apart. Leadership keeps a team together. Quality leadership must have a philosophy of service, compassion and justice. A team needs to know they are loved, that their best is expected, their job is to serve others, and there are consequences when we mistreat each other. Everyone wants fairness and strong leadership knows how to nuance fairness in a way that serves the team. Not everyone will be treated in the same style but everyone will be respected.
College Coach
Teamwork= sacrifice. Individual commitment to the team to sacrifice yourself for the good of the team. Play for the name on the front of your jersey not the back.
Work ethic= success. Players effort and work ethic to improve their games on their own will elevate the entire team.
Love it= Live it. If you love something, you will put in the sacrifice and the long hours. My players know that I believe in them and I expect their very best. They can expect that from me. We walk on the court thankful to play this amazing game. We love it so much we want to be the best.
Former College Player
When I played we were challenged by hard work, commitment, and high expectation. On the back of every practice jersey were the words: Discipline, Desire and Dominate. They were a constant reminder of what we stood for. Our coach worked hard to create common bonds between us including:
1. Quotes everyday of basketball season.
2. Practices were posted every day so we knew the plan and what we were doing.
3. Team breakfasts every Saturday.
4. Everyone had to memorize a team prayer which reminded us to play for the team not just for ourselves.
Conclusion
Teams that find success find a way to come together through great leadership, love of the game, fighting for a common goal or even through a shared prayer. This tournament time, learn from the great teams what they do to compete together for the victory.
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