 “ Team chemistry ” 3Group sticks together / remains united in pursuit of common goals 3Sense of belonging 3 Made up of: 3Task cohesion 3Social cohesion  “ Team chemistry ” 3Group sticks together / remains united in pursuit of common goals 3Sense of belonging 3 Made up of: 3Task cohesion 3Social cohesion

“ Harmony isn ’ t important. The only thing that matters is winning and getting paid. ”

“ Union gives strength. ” Fable of the Bundle of Sticks Or The Fist “ Union gives strength. ” Fable of the Bundle of Sticks Or The Fist

Team Cohesion Team Cohesion Is it necessary for sports success? Why or why not? Give examples... In terms of team cohesion, the greatest challenges for sports teams are... In terms of team cohesion, the greatest challenges for sports teams are...

Total commitment Empathy and Awareness Adversity Mutual Respect We Thinking Ownership of the Project Relinquishment of Ego Kinetic Leadership from Robyn Benincasa’s “How Winning Works” Total commitment Empathy and Awareness Adversity Mutual Respect We Thinking Ownership of the Project Relinquishment of Ego Kinetic Leadership from Robyn Benincasa’s “How Winning Works”

+ First & foremost -- Be open to communication + Be direct  Own your message ( “ I messages ” ) + Focus on one thing at a time + Communicate right away (unless you need time to cool down) + Be supportive (sarcasm, judgments are usually not heard as well) + Ask for feedback (did teammate or coach hear your message correctly?) + First & foremost -- Be open to communication + Be direct  Own your message ( “ I messages ” ) + Focus on one thing at a time + Communicate right away (unless you need time to cool down) + Be supportive (sarcasm, judgments are usually not heard as well) + Ask for feedback (did teammate or coach hear your message correctly?)

 What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Laettner) Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden) Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Summit and the Definite Dozen – next slide  What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Laettner) Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden) Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Summit and the Definite Dozen – next slide

Respect Yourself and Others Take Full Responsibility Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty Learn to Be a Great Communicator Discipline Yourself So No One Else Has To Make Hard Work Your Passion Don’t Just Work Hard, Work Smart Put the Team Before Yourself Make Winning an Attitude Be a Competitor Change Is a Must Handle Success Like You Handle Failure Respect Yourself and Others Take Full Responsibility Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty Learn to Be a Great Communicator Discipline Yourself So No One Else Has To Make Hard Work Your Passion Don’t Just Work Hard, Work Smart Put the Team Before Yourself Make Winning an Attitude Be a Competitor Change Is a Must Handle Success Like You Handle Failure

 What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders?  Other qualities? Other examples?  What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders?  Other qualities? Other examples?