The game is for the players. Coaches matter, families matter, everything matters. Coaches worry about everything, especially what happens away from school and away from the court.
"Your actions speak so loudly that I cannot hear a word you say." Your actions define you. How you treat others defines you.
"Character is job one." - Etorre Messina You cannot separate who you are from how you play. Exceptional players set the tone.
"Sport doesn't build character, it reveals it." The top award for UNC women's soccer wasn't the MVP, it's the "Kelly Muldoon Award" for character.
Culture and values are unique to each team. The 2008 (from ChatGPT) used these principles:
Here's the core values list the Celtics embraced under the 2007–08 Ubuntu initiative, popularized by Doc Rivers:
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Trust
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Accountability
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Freedom
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Teamwork
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Brotherhood/Family mentality (i.e., one team, one goal)
- Tough
- Disciplined
- Focused
- Relentless
- Resilient
- Positive
- Classy
- Caring
- Noble
- Selfless
- Galvanizing
- Grateful
You live your values and reveal your character. What are your MVB 25 core values?
Lagniappe. If you have the time someday, watch this Anson Dorrance talk.
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