Being a good player and a winner are not the same thing. Players that put the time in can become "good". On the other hand, in order to become a "winner" each player must be very good as well as an excellent teammate. Why? Teams win games, not individual players.
If you are not a bad teammate, or you just need to improve, then here are 10 ways to become a much better.
1) RESPECT - Show that you value each players contributions. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
2) DEVOTION - Show your teammates that you are committed to the team experience, and winning.
3) GOODWILL - Do not place blame. Win as a team and lose as one too.
4) SUPPORT - Show your teammates that you "have their backs" on the court at all times, and off the court when needed.
5) TRUST - Listen and keep each teammate's confidences to yourself. Be the type of player teammates can talk to without fear of being "back stabbed".
6) ENCOURAGE - Learn to motivate your teammates when faced with adversity. Let teammates know that you believe in them.
7) PROBLEM SOLVE - Problems arise when least expected. Be willing to work with teammates to correct mistakes.
8) COMMUNICATION - Be honest with your teammates. Talk to them, not "down on them".
9) LEARN TO LISTEN - Say less and listen more. You will learn much more about your teammates, and their strengths & weaknesses by letting them to tell you.
10) WORK TOGETHER - By showing a willingness to help your teammates succeed they will unconsciously do the same for you when the opportunity presents itself.
All players can be better teammates. By going through this list honestly each player will be able to identify what they do well, as well as where they need to improve.
* Being a great athlete, and possessing a high caliber skill set are great to have, but they only get a player's "foot in the door". They are not a guarantee of success. In order to be "special" a player needs to have the "intangible traits". To find out what this qualities are and how to get them click the link below.
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