PSYCH 124S Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Positive Coaching Alliance, Team Dynamics, Psych
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Adversity is the true test of leadership. The crises of competitive sport can become powerful forces of disengagement. An important aspect of effective leadership is teaching athletes how to remain fully engaged in spite of injuries, bad losses, parental pressure, negative media coverage, and so on. Begin every season by making leadership a key objective. Explain in concrete terms what leadership means. Establish that leadership comes from values first. Show why leadership is important to you. Pay attention to sportsmanship, character, honesty, and respect for others. Make character and personal development more important than winning. Connect the hard work and sacrifices to the broader arena of. Respect for: rules, opponents, officials, teammates and one"s self. Effort, learning, and bouncing back from mistakes. Triple impact competitor improves oneself, one"s teammates and the game as a whole . Excellent example of teamwork from nature (geese)
