A WINNING CULTURE

A WINNING CULTURE

 "Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all time thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit." 

- - Vince Lombardi, Hall of Fame Football Coach

Championship teams find a way to transform themselves into winners. No doubt, there needs to be talent, but there also needs to be a winning culture. Cultures are created outside individual abilities. In sports, the creation of a culture starts by the way the team prepares in practice. It is impacted by the way the team interacts with one another. It is solidified by the way the team conducts itself whether in competition or in the community, as well as the positive attitude every member of the team carries with him at all times -- during moments when things are going well and during those times when it would be easy to complain or blame.

Strong on and off the court leadership is going to be key for this team's success. You and your staff should work hard to ensure everyone is on board for what is required to achieve championship results in the upcoming season(s). Your team(s) may have plenty of young talent, but they need to mesh together (everyone) to create a winning culture that will take you all through a long, challenging season.

Selflessness, intensity and passion are common attributes of all championship teams. Leadership is needed at every turn to ensure these traits remain constant throughout a long season.