““Team chemistryTeam chemistry””Group sticks together / remains Group sticks together / remains

united in pursuit of common goalsunited in pursuit of common goalsSense of belongingSense of belonging

Made up of:Made up of:Task cohesionTask cohesionSocial cohesionSocial cohesion

““Team chemistryTeam chemistry””Group sticks together / remains Group sticks together / remains

united in pursuit of common goalsunited in pursuit of common goalsSense of belongingSense of belonging

Made up of:Made up of:Task cohesionTask cohesionSocial cohesionSocial cohesion

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

“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

TeamCohesion

TeamCohesion

Is it necessary for sports success? Is it necessary for sports success? Why or why not? Give examples... Why or why not? Give examples...

Is it necessary for sports success? Is it necessary for sports success? Why or why not? Give examples... Why or why not? Give examples...

In terms of team cohesion, the In terms of team cohesion, the greatest challenges for sports greatest challenges for sports teams are...teams are...

In terms of team cohesion, the In terms of team cohesion, the greatest challenges for sports greatest challenges for sports teams are...teams are...

Total commitmentEmpathy and AwarenessAdversityMutual RespectWe ThinkingOwnership of the ProjectRelinquishment of EgoKinetic Leadership

from Robyn Benincasa’s “How Winning Works”

Total commitmentEmpathy and AwarenessAdversityMutual RespectWe ThinkingOwnership of the ProjectRelinquishment of EgoKinetic Leadership

from Robyn Benincasa’s “How Winning Works”

First & foremost -- Be open to communicationBe directOwn your message (“I messages”)Focus on one thing at a timeCommunicate 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 communicationBe directOwn your message (“I messages”)Focus on one thing at a timeCommunicate 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 What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? they good leaders?

Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Laettner) Laettner)

Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUDRcLjA1E

Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden)Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden)

Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Summit and the Definite Dozen – next slideSummit and the Definite Dozen – next slide

What makes a good coach? Why are What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? they good leaders?

Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Giving honest feedback (examples from Coach K re: Hurley, Laettner) Laettner)

Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever Coaching adjustments: Coach Teri McKeever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUDRcLjA1E

Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden)Preparation, then letting your players play (e.g., John Wooden)

Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Being specific about what you want from your players (e.g., Pat Summit and the Definite Dozen – next slideSummit and the Definite Dozen – next slide

Respect Yourself and OthersTake Full ResponsibilityDevelop and Demonstrate LoyaltyLearn to Be a Great CommunicatorDiscipline Yourself So No One Else Has ToMake Hard Work Your PassionDon’t Just Work Hard, Work SmartPut the Team Before YourselfMake Winning an AttitudeBe a CompetitorChange Is a MustHandle Success Like You Handle Failure

Respect Yourself and OthersTake Full ResponsibilityDevelop and Demonstrate LoyaltyLearn to Be a Great CommunicatorDiscipline Yourself So No One Else Has ToMake Hard Work Your PassionDon’t Just Work Hard, Work SmartPut the Team Before YourselfMake Winning an AttitudeBe a CompetitorChange Is a MustHandle Success Like You Handle Failure

What makes a good coach? Why are What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? they good leaders?

Other qualities? Other examples?Other qualities? Other examples?

What makes a good coach? Why are What makes a good coach? Why are they good leaders? they good leaders?

Other qualities? Other examples?Other qualities? Other examples?