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COACHING FOR SIGNIFICANCE
ATHLETIC ATTITUDE
14 TIPS TO HELP DEFINE YOUR PROGRAM'S
ATHLETIC ATTITUDE
By Bruce E. Brown and Rob Miller, Proactive Coaching
W
e hear coaches use the word " attitude "
frequently. Have you ever defined exactly what
" attitude " means to you? The more clearly you
can define anything, the better chance young people
will understand and apply it. Clarity and brevity (with
depth if needed) are critical for the learning process.
As a young coach, I was challenged by my principal
who said, " You talk about attitude a lot with your
players... can you define it? " It led me to this attempt
to clearly and concisely define for everyone in our
programs what an athletic attitude meant.
" Understand and model the core covenants of
the team. Be aggressive, enthusiastic, confident,
disciplined, and compete fearlessly. Be intelligent
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enough to listen and develop the ability to learn and
work. Have faith in the people you are working with,
don't let your teammates down and always put the
team ahead of yourself. Maintain integrity and your
sense of humor. Give your team an attitude
of gratitude. "
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CORE COVENANTS
A binding agreement where you can see
visible action. Covenants set you apart. They are
your cornerstones, identity, and guiding principles.
Covenants are non-negotiable on great teams. What
do your covenants look like in practice, after a win,
after a loss, away from the team?

July/August 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of July/August 2023

Between the Lines: Cultivating necessary soft skills
A.D.ministration: Steps to better mental health for A.D.'s
Coaching For Significance: 14 tips to define your program's athletic attitude
2023 Coaches Survey Results
Recovery, Rest, and Reset
Lacrosse: Getting the most from the 2-3-1 formation
Brand Recognition: Leveraging social media to promote athletic department
Forge Unstoppable Bonds
Pickleball: The Big Sport on Campus
Facility Focus: Brown moving forward with indoor practice facility
Water Log: Guidelines for proper hydration
Mental Edge: Building an athlete's mental approach
Product Marketplace
Ad Index
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July/August 2023 - Between the Lines: Cultivating necessary soft skills
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July/August 2023 - A.D.ministration: Steps to better mental health for A.D.'s
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July/August 2023 - Coaching For Significance: 14 tips to define your program's athletic attitude
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July/August 2023 - 2023 Coaches Survey Results
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July/August 2023 - Recovery, Rest, and Reset
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July/August 2023 - Lacrosse: Getting the most from the 2-3-1 formation
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July/August 2023 - Brand Recognition: Leveraging social media to promote athletic department
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July/August 2023 - Forge Unstoppable Bonds
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July/August 2023 - Pickleball: The Big Sport on Campus
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July/August 2023 - Facility Focus: Brown moving forward with indoor practice facility
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July/August 2023 - Water Log: Guidelines for proper hydration
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July/August 2023 - Mental Edge: Building an athlete's mental approach
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July/August 2023 - Product Marketplace
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July/August 2023 - Ad Index
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