Applying Team Attitude

TEAM ATTITUDE--this week we are talking with our team about two of the most influential parts of our Culture.  The first comes from Coach Meyer and the acrostic from ATTITUDE.  The second is the Definite Dozen from Coach Summitt.  I'll be sharing from both this week.

ATTITUDE
Successful teams have an overriding purpose that is brought to the forefront of their program and is kept as a focal point for everyone.  We have decided that in order to play championship basketball and develop players in all areas of life, we must emphasize a Team Attitude.  Coach Meyer took each of the letters of attitude to develop an acrostic to help teach our players what we think are the essential qualities a solid team possesses.

A--wareness & Communication
T--eachable
T--enacity
I--ntensity
T--echnique
U--nselfish
D--iscipline
E--xecution

We'll start today with AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION:
"In order to be a successful player in a championship program, you must be aware of what is happening on the floor and off the floor as it relates to your team's success.

Awareness involves a perception of how you are really doing in classes, you relationships with other people, and your ability to  perform on the basketball floor.  Once you are aware of aspects that will influence the success or failure of the basketball team and your teammates, it is essential that you communicate with teammates and coaches at every opportunity.  The team that communicates on and off the floor is the team that most often shows the maturity and discipline necessary to do the right thing in games and more importantly in life.