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SEVEN WAYS TO BE A LEADER
1. Be first to SERVE and the last to be served.
2. Be first to LEAD BY EXAMPLE and be last to violate team standards.
3. Be first to be a LIFELINE OF COMMUNICATION between coach and team and be last to withhold information.
4. Be first to PRAISE OTHERS and be the last to brag or draw attention to yourself
5. Be the first to PROTECT AND DEFEND and the last to criticize.
6. Be the first to CONFRONT VIOLATIONS OF TEAM STANDARDS and the last to ignore problems.
7. Be the first to ENCOURAGE and the last to become discouraged.
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Choices for Athletes - Champions of Character
How an athlete shows RESPECT
Teachable spirit
- Can take correction as a compliment
- Consistently seeking new information
- Eager to learn
Work Habits
- Can subject yourself to hard, productive work
- Commit to continuous improvement
- Commit to a particular course of action
Attentiveness
- Listening, concentration and fine focus
- Without this, there is no improvement
- Demonstrates respect for coaches and teammates
Confidence
- Quiet inner feeling based on preparation not arrogance
- Relaxed aggressiveness
- Confidence builder
Pride
- Shared joy of the inner circle
- Does not require or expect special treatment
- Sense of dignity
- Valuing the work and accomplishments of the team
How an athlete shows RESPONSIBILITY
Academic Progress
- Makes academic progress toward graduation top priority
- Assumes responsibility for academic effort
- Maintains academic eligibility
- Covers all responsibilities for any classes missed due to travel
Accountability
- To accept responsibility for outcomes
- Problem solver, not an excuse maker
- Look to yourself first when improvement is needed
Consistency
- Reliability
- Can be counted on by self and teammates
Discipline
- Discipline and love are two sides of the same coin
- Accept and embrace discipline for the benefit of the team
- Self control on and off the field
- Focused attention and effort
Competitive
- Controlled determination to work within the rules of the game to be successful
- Able to make a quick recovery from mistakes or misfortune
Mental Toughness
- Inner strength to be able to control emotional responses and concentrate on what has to be done in pressure situations
- Use emotion and energy to make yourself tougher, not to give your opponents strength
- Nothing can happen that will break your spirit, you stay enthusiastic, confident and positive.
Determination
- The ability to start your own engine
- Quick recovery from mistakes- perseveres
- Shows initiative
- Stay with your obligations and promises
How and athlete shows INTEGRITY
Integrity
- Purity of intent
- Truthful, honorable and genuine
- Being worthy of respect
How an athlete shows SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Selflessness
- Teamwork
- The ability to put the team ahead of yourself in EVERY situation
- Accept and fulfill a role
Enthusiasm
- Love of the game
- Share it with teammates
- Bring it every day
How an athlete shows SPORTSMANSHIP
Sportsmanship
- Respect for the rules of the game
- Respect for and accepting the judgment of others
- Respect for your opponents as guests
- Reacting correctly even when others do not
Excerpts from the book - Teaching Character Through Sport by Bruce Brown
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