Four of My Eight Qualities of Great Teams

-Leadership

Leadership can be learned but it has to be earned.
Bottom Line-We need people to do the right thing when the chips are down and to take others with them.
Too concerned with upsetting someone or making someone mad.

-Guiding Principles

What does this team stand for?
Enthusiasm
Discipline
Work Habits
Team first attitude
Accountability
Trustworthy

-Pride

Comes with the enjoyment of working towards a shared goal.
If the success of the team does not mean anything to the players then they have not worked hard enough or they do not believe in the mission.

-Communicate

Correction should not be viewed as personal criticism.
Positive communication is also a key and allows for more energy and enthusiasm.
Players have to be open, honest, and accountable.
These are youth athletes. The parents do not have to do the communicating for them.