Character “THEME of the SEASON” How will WE Measure up? Character “THEME of the SEASON” © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

Do YOU / We have the “Inside Stuff” to GO THE DISTANCE? © CHARACTER MATTERS 2015

Will YOU TURN setbacks into comebacks & not fall apart. PLAY with confidence & with class RESPECT others & be more about team than self. CONTINUE to get better & stay the course. BE MORE committed, less pretending. BRING a mindset & grit that eliminates excuses. © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

CHARACTER Who are YOU Becoming? Its definition is: - the Qualities that make up and distinguish an individual Who are YOU Becoming? © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

CHARACTER It determines who you are and who you will become It is your best equipment this season It is easier kept than recovered © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

Look Deeper. Skill without character equals mediocrity. Character plus skill equals Excellence. © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

“Character determines behavior and behavior demonstrates character “Character determines behavior and behavior demonstrates character.” In other words… Your character determines how you compete and how you compete demonstrates your character. © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

Character Produces Results and Maintains Excellence © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

CHARACTER More less Does what is right Controlled by values Looks for solutions Perseveres when challenged Relies on internal motivation Words and actions agree Choices add up to success less Does what is easiest Controlled by moods Looks for excuses Quits when challenged Relies on external motivation Words & actions don’t match Choices lead to failure © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

GO THE DISTANCE Curriculum ratitude ptimistic ruthful umility nergy iscipline improve elfless enacious ttitude o I in Team onfident ndure GO THE DISTANCE Curriculum Execute a “Theme of the Week” to: Learn Share Demonstrate © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

How do We Measure Up with each Character Quality? Inside Scoreboard p.12 = Me__ WE__ 1 Poor – never done, unsatisfactory 2 Lacking – rarely exhibited, to be wanting 3 Average – sometimes shown, status quo 4 Good – displayed often, acceptable, 5 Excellent – demonstrated very often, exceptional C2017 CHARACTER MATTERS

I will be MORE Thankful I will be MORE Hopeful I will be MORE Honest I will be MORE Grounded I will be MORE Productive I will be MORE Solid I will be MORE Better I will be MORE Caring I will be MORE Persistent I will be MORE Positive I will be MORE Together I will be MORE Brave I will be MORE Determined Character Contract p.8 I will Learn, Share and Demonstrate these CQs in my sport and life. © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017

Let’s Out Character the Comp this SEASON Challenge: Let’s Out Character the Comp this SEASON Twitter - #GOTHEDISTANCE © CHARACTER MATTERS 2017