Qualities Of A Team Leader

• Truly believes the interest of the team ALWAYS comes first
• Will give blood, sweat, and tears for the benefit of the team
• Always knows at the end of the day he competed like a champion
• Uses mistakes to improve instead of excuses
• Does the little things right when no one is looking
• Finds a way to give a little more than what is asked and takes a little less than what is deserved
• Think you can and you do
• Compete without the option of defeat
• Does the dirty work (box out, defense, communicate, dive on the floor, etc.)
• Play through pain without causing a scene
• Encourage, cheer, and build up teammates
• Is a “trail blazer” not a follower
• Does not allow others to talk negatively about the team or individuals associated with the team
• Expect and demand the best from teammates
• Take pride in facility and name on the jersey
• Donate time and energy to give back and better the program. Not asking what’s in it for me

LEADERSHIP- It’s what separates WINNERS from LOSERS