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NCAA Division II Leadership Academy Information

THE QUALITY OF YOUR TEAM LEADERS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR SEASON

Leaders exemplify:

-Committment 
  1. Be one of the hardest workers ALL the time
  2. Have a vision for the TEAM
  3. Be self-motivated (intrinsic motivation)
  4. Be passionate & competitive
"The second I lay down, particularly if I am perceived as the leader of my team, I give others an opening to let down as well. Why not? If the person out front takes a day off or doesn't play hard, why should anyone else?"   -Michael Jordan
                                
-Confidence  
  1. Have self-assurance
  2. Be willing to perform in big moments
  3. Become mentally resilient following failures
  4. Understand each of your teammates
  5. Help teammates feel good about themselves
                                         
-Composure    
  1. Be able to manage emotions
  2. Display enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  3. Stay calm under pressure
  4. Temper negative emotion

-Character   
  1. Have integrity by doing the right thing on and off the playing field
  2. Be responsible, accountable, and reliable
  3. Show honesty and be trustworthy
  4. Treat all teammates and coaches with respect even in tough times
"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us." -Henry David Thoreau
 
-Encouragement    
  1. Help others become the best they can be
  2. Be unselfish
  3. Take new teammates under your wing
  4. When others struggle, reach out to them
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up!"  -Babe Ruth
 
-Focus    
  1. Manage the team by refocusing them
  2. Be mentally tough
  3. Be the purveyor of hope

-Enforcement
  1. Have the courage to confront teammates constructively
  2. Hold your own self and team accountable
  3. Be firm, fair, and honest
  4. Stop gossip
  5. Know when to involve coaches