Have standards, not rules.
The clearer behavioral standards are defined, the better chance athletes will rise to them. In order for individual athletes and teams to reach their potential they must have clearly identified expectations for team behaviors.
This presentation clearly defines the following characteristics in athletic, age appropriate terms; Discipline, Teachable Spirit, Mental Toughness, Accountability, Integrity, Selflessness, Pride and Humility
A straightforward message from athletes to their parents about how adults can help their athletic performance, create good memories and demonstrate respect from the perspective of young people.
When athletes trust their coaches and when teams trust each other it has a tremendous impact on performance. What allows someone to be trusted? How can coaches improve the level of individual and team trust? What cause coaches to be distrusted and how does that impact performance?
When trust is present, teams have a much better chance of reaching potential.