Being a Great Teammate

One of the most enjoyable experiences as a player and a coach is getting to be around great teammates. I have had the opportunity to experience being around great teammates in Football, Basketball, and Baseball at the high school and college level. Here are 10 common traits of these great teammates...1.They care about doing their best for the team. 2.They love to compete and they want to win- even if it is just a pick-up game or playing in the side yard. 3.They are honest with themselves and the group. 4.They do not care who gets the credit or the ink in the newspaper. 5.They are people that you like to be around off the field. 6.Family is important to them. 7.Taking care of their Academics is a priority. 8.They are coachable, and try to do what the coach is asking them to do. 9.They play hard all the time-in practices and in games. 10.They have a great attitude! Many of my teammates from Hanover College have gone on to be High School, College, and even NBA coaches. There is a reason these teammates have been successful- it is because they understand the importance of BEING A GREAT TEAMMATE!