1. Character “THEME of the SEASON”
How will WE Measure up?
Character “THEME of the SEASON”
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2. Do YOU / We have the “Inside Stuff” to GO THE DISTANCE?
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3. 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.
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4. CHARACTER Who are YOU Becoming?
Its definition is:
- the Qualities that make up and distinguish an individual
Who are YOU Becoming?
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5. CHARACTER It determines who you are and who you will become
It is your best equipment this season
It is easier kept than recovered
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6. Look Deeper. Skill without character equals mediocrity.
Character plus skill equals Excellence.
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7. “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.
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8. Character Produces Results and Maintains Excellence
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9. 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
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10. GO THE DISTANCE Curriculum
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GO THE DISTANCE Curriculum
Execute a “Theme of the Week” to:
Learn
Share
Demonstrate
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11. How do We Measure Up with each Character Quality?
Inside Scoreboard p.12 =
Me__ WE__
1 Poor – never done, unsatisfactory Lacking – rarely exhibited, to be wanting Average – sometimes shown, status quo 4 Good – displayed often, acceptable, Excellent – demonstrated very often, exceptional
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12. 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.
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13. Let’s Out Character the Comp this SEASON
Challenge:
Let’s Out Character the Comp this SEASON
Twitter - #GOTHEDISTANCE
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