"A culture that is created from the team builds accountability. “The fact that the players have input into this system heightens their awareness of how they can affect one another to make the correct decisions. The peer intervention motto is, ‘What you do, you do to everyone in this room.’”" - Nick Saban in How Good Do You Want to Be?
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." How do you define culture? I consider it the ecosystem of how teams function - shared vision, shared sacrifice, and shared results.
Culture relies on great communication. Culture includes shared language and unconditional support.
Culture energizes.
Teams can win without great culture. The Yankees "Bronx Zoo" was an example. Winning with flawed culture is a lot less fun.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich lives a culture of inclusion. In Australia, "Eddie Mabo Day" celebrates land rights for indigenous peoples. One of Popovich's players, Patty Mills has aboriginal roots.
The Golden State Warriors won four titles with Steve Kerr at the helm. Kerr's philosophy emphasizes mindset, mentors, and culture. He is no stranger to loss, as his father, a State Department official, was murdered by terrorists. Nevertheless, Kerr preaches that actions have consequences.
Lagniappe. Drills that you can work at home. One arm ball control, alternating, and traveling. "TRY is a failure word. DO."
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