I have been reading the new book by Coach K “The Gold Standard”. It has some great ideas regarding constructing a team from scratch. One idea he had was to have the players on the “Redeem Team” set the standards for the team. Coach K writes, “This was a list of what we, as a team, would always do. This was the way we would live for the next 35 days.” What we do all the time and what we hold each other accountable for:
GOLD STANDARDS
GOLD STANDARDS
1. No Excuses
-We have what it takes to win.
2. Great Defense
- This is the key to winning the gold.
- We do the dirty work.
3. Communication
- We look each other in the eye.
- We tell each other the truth.
4. Trust
- We believe in each other
5. Collective Responsibility
- We are committed to each other.
- We win together.
6. Care
- We have each other’s back.
- We give aid to a teammate.
7. Respect
- We respect each other and our opponents.
- We’re always on time.
- We’re always prepared.
8. Intelligence
- We take good shots.
- We’re aware of team fouls.
- We know the scouting report.
9. Poise
- We show no weaknesses.
10. Flexibility
- We can handle any situation.
- We don’t complain.
11. Unselfishness
- We’re connected.
- We make the extra pass.
- Our value is not measured by playing time.
12. Aggressiveness
- We play hard every possession.
13. Enthusiasm
- This is fun.
14. Performance
- We’re hungry.
- We have no bad practices.
15. Pride
- We are the best team in the world and we represent the best country.
Coach K took this idea back with him to Duke and had the players come up with the Duke Standards. Here is what they came up with:
1. Great Defense and Rebounding
- It starts here.
- We do the dirty work.
2. Confidence
- We believe in our own abilities.
- We believe in each other.
3. Confront immediately
- We let nothing linger.
4. Communication
- We look each other in the eye.
- We tell the truth immediately.
5. Trust
- We have each others back.
6. No Excuses
- We have what we need to win.
7. Poise
- We have winning faces.
- We show no weakness.
8. Dependability
- We can be counted on.
9. Collective Responsibility
- We win and lose together.
10. Enthusiasm
- We bring energy everyday.
- No bad practices.
11. Respect
- We are always on time.
- We prepare for every opponent.
12. Flexibility
- We don’t complain.
- We can handle any situation.
13. Intelligence
- We take good shots.
- We are aware of team fouls.
- We know the scouting report.
14. Care
- We give aid to a teammate immediately, on and off the court.
15. Aggressiveness
- We play hard everyday.
16. Represent our program off the court
17. Unselfishness
- We make the extra pass.
- Our value is not measured in playing time.
18. WE ARE THIS DUKE TEAM
- The time is now-not the past.
19. Family
- No one is closer.
20. Pride
- We represent the best program and the best school in the country.
-We have what it takes to win.
2. Great Defense
- This is the key to winning the gold.
- We do the dirty work.
3. Communication
- We look each other in the eye.
- We tell each other the truth.
4. Trust
- We believe in each other
5. Collective Responsibility
- We are committed to each other.
- We win together.
6. Care
- We have each other’s back.
- We give aid to a teammate.
7. Respect
- We respect each other and our opponents.
- We’re always on time.
- We’re always prepared.
8. Intelligence
- We take good shots.
- We’re aware of team fouls.
- We know the scouting report.
9. Poise
- We show no weaknesses.
10. Flexibility
- We can handle any situation.
- We don’t complain.
11. Unselfishness
- We’re connected.
- We make the extra pass.
- Our value is not measured by playing time.
12. Aggressiveness
- We play hard every possession.
13. Enthusiasm
- This is fun.
14. Performance
- We’re hungry.
- We have no bad practices.
15. Pride
- We are the best team in the world and we represent the best country.
Coach K took this idea back with him to Duke and had the players come up with the Duke Standards. Here is what they came up with:
1. Great Defense and Rebounding
- It starts here.
- We do the dirty work.
2. Confidence
- We believe in our own abilities.
- We believe in each other.
3. Confront immediately
- We let nothing linger.
4. Communication
- We look each other in the eye.
- We tell the truth immediately.
5. Trust
- We have each others back.
6. No Excuses
- We have what we need to win.
7. Poise
- We have winning faces.
- We show no weakness.
8. Dependability
- We can be counted on.
9. Collective Responsibility
- We win and lose together.
10. Enthusiasm
- We bring energy everyday.
- No bad practices.
11. Respect
- We are always on time.
- We prepare for every opponent.
12. Flexibility
- We don’t complain.
- We can handle any situation.
13. Intelligence
- We take good shots.
- We are aware of team fouls.
- We know the scouting report.
14. Care
- We give aid to a teammate immediately, on and off the court.
15. Aggressiveness
- We play hard everyday.
16. Represent our program off the court
17. Unselfishness
- We make the extra pass.
- Our value is not measured in playing time.
18. WE ARE THIS DUKE TEAM
- The time is now-not the past.
19. Family
- No one is closer.
20. Pride
- We represent the best program and the best school in the country.
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