Involves 4 Main Characteristics: 1. Commitment 2. Confidence 3.
Composure 4. Character Choose the harder right instead of the
easier wrong.
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Partner up to discuss and answer the following questions: 1.
Define character. 2. How is good character displayed within the
guidelines of your sport? 3. How is good character displayed in
areas of life outside of sports? (Classroom, community and social
life) 4. Does good or bad character carry over from life to the
athletic field? Why or why not?
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Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character.
But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. General
Norman Schwarzkopf
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To earn the respect of your teammates and coaches, you must be
willing to consistently do the right thing-no matter what the
consequences. Must know the difference between right and wrong and
to act accordingly. Understand you will NOT be perfect all the
time, but you must hold yourself accountable to a higher standard.
Your actions either reflect positively or negatively on the rest of
the team. When being recruited, college coaches will ask about a
high school players character!!
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Any coincidence that their last two seasons have been horrible?
1-8 in 2012; 3-7 in 2013 9-3 in 2014; 2 nd in Region. Lost in
Semi-Finals to Juab! http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-
doyel/23873858/life-lessons-humble-suspended-players-
on-high-school-football-team
http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-
doyel/23873858/life-lessons-humble-suspended-players-
on-high-school-football-team Fremont Football Lack of senior
Leadership and Character the past two seasons? Other FHS male
sports too? 3-8 in 2012; 1-9 in 2013 8-4 in 2014; 7-0 in region 1
and Region Champs; Won 8 straight games!
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1. In Your Sport Play with class. Winning the right way is
everything. Would I love to win a National Championship?
Absolutely! And is it something I think about? Absolutely! But I
wont do it at all costs. I wont sell my soul to win a National
Championship. -Rhonda Revelle, Nebraska Head Softball Coach
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1. In Your Sport Play aggressively but not dirty. Let your
actions speak louder than words. Respect officials. Handle the bad
calls with class. Dont Show up officials. Let your coaches argue
the calls. Being nice to them wont guarantee that their calls go in
your favor, but being a jerk to them doesnt help your cause or your
reputation.
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1. In Your Sport Obey the rules of the game, conference, and
association. There is no grey area. Only black and white. Watch
your language. Swear words, racial comments, ethnic slurs, and
comments about sexual orientation. Be a classy winner and a classy
loser. Celebrate victories and losses with sportsmanship. Dont show
up those you beat. Acknowledge your opponents when you lose. Karma
will win eventually win out if they are not classy. Mass Media and
Social Media.
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2. In the Classroom Expected to lead in academics. You dont
have to be 4.o gpa, but you must apply yourself, attend classes
regularly, be on time, pay attention, submit quality work, apply
yourself, and do NOT cheat. YOUR WORK ETHIC IN THE CLASSROOM WILL
CARRY OVER TO THE ATHELTIC FIELD. Be at the compliant or committed
level in terms of academics. (This year we had 14 football players
with a 4.0 gpa 1 st quarter. Three were academic all-state)
Classroom behavior, work ethic, effort and smarts carries over to
the athletic arena.
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3. In Your Social Life You must have a social life (need time
to be a teenager), but you must keep your social life in control.
Balance and moderation. Hang with High Character individuals. If
you hang with crap you will eventually become crap. You will become
high character if you hang with high character people. In season
your social life should rank 4th or 5 th behind family, religion,
academics, and athletics. 90% of the drama in athletic programs
comes from violating training rules and not abstaining from pre-
marital sex. BOTH WILL QUICKLY FRAGMENT AND TEAR TEAMS APART!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HRTZSS2KnI (Forever Strong) Next
Slide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HRTZSS2KnI
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4. In the Community Serve the community by doing team service
projects. Service projects are great team building activities.
Builds unity within the community, support for the school, and
school pride.
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Newspaper Headline Test: Imagine if what you are thinking about
doing (or not doing) were a headline in the next mornings
newspaper. If the headline would cause you, your team, and/or your
coach any embarrassment, then you probably have your answer. Proud
to Tell Mom or Dad Test: Imagine having to tell your Mom or Dad
what you have done. If they wont be proud of your decision, then
you likely have the right answer.
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Honesty in the Best Policy: Being a person of character means
you are honest and trustworthy. Integrity! Abide by the Rules:
Abide by and model ALL of the team rules and standards. Cant pick
and choose which ones to follow. Respect Others: Show respect to
everyone-coaches, teammates, managers, underclassmen, parents,
trainers, teachers, fans, opponents, etc. Please and Thank you.
Dont EVER, EVER, EVER badmouth your coaches or teammates. What good
can come from this? (P.S. They always find out about it
eventually). Builder or wrecker?
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1. List 3-5 major points or insights you gained from this
lesson.