As teachers, coaches, and leaders, we should always be careful with our words and actions. We should be setting the example, inspiring them to reach for that next improvement and success. We must look at each of them individually with the goal to help each of them become all around better. If each individual becomes better and they feel valued as a member of the team, it will in turn make a better team.
If you want a group of individuals to work as a team, you have to show what a team looks like. Using words of encouragement for all players, build your players up, be firm and consistent, always be clear of your expectations and make sure all are following them. Telling them to support the others doesn't work, you have to set that example. When they see your strength and support, they will give that as well. They will act in the way they feel is reflective of what you deem important.
I’m not speaking of sunshine, roses, and softness, because to build a strong team you must be tough and you must show them how to improve. There is a thing called tough love but for tough love to work the player has to first feel loved. Your students, players, or members have to feel valued and as if they matter within the team. If they already feel like they will never be good enough, then how will they ever have hope. Hope is the a powerful emotion. It is what makes people stand in front of insurmountable circumstances with their shoulders back and their hands held high ready to take it on.
If you want a group of individuals to work as a team, you have to show what a team looks like. Using words of encouragement for all players, build your players up, be firm and consistent, always be clear of your expectations and make sure all are following them. Telling them to support the others doesn't work, you have to set that example. When they see your strength and support, they will give that as well. They will act in the way they feel is reflective of what you deem important.
I’m not speaking of sunshine, roses, and softness, because to build a strong team you must be tough and you must show them how to improve. There is a thing called tough love but for tough love to work the player has to first feel loved. Your students, players, or members have to feel valued and as if they matter within the team. If they already feel like they will never be good enough, then how will they ever have hope. Hope is the a powerful emotion. It is what makes people stand in front of insurmountable circumstances with their shoulders back and their hands held high ready to take it on.