Trojan Values
Thornapple Kellogg Athletics- Building Strong Character - Through
Dedication to Team- while in the - Pursuit of Winning
What does it mean to have “strong character, dedication to team, and the pursuit of winning?
Integrity
Accountability
Punctuality (Be on time for practices and competitions)
Train (putting in the work)
The program (investing in and being committed to the team and coaches)
Be present (Keep your head in the moment of practice or competition)
Sportsmanship
Be gracious in victory or defeat in individual moments and in competitions)
Respect opponents, all coaches, and officials.
Coachable
Be receptive to and apply the direction of your coaches.
Compete
Relentless
Mental toughness (never give up)
Having Grit (believe in yourself, your team, the process, and get after it)
Growth/Process Driven
Outcomes are achieved by carrying out the process.
Trust yourself, your teammates, your coaches, and the process.
No excuses. Accept personal responsibility.
Failure is part of the process of success.
Decisive. Commit to the process overall and in specific moments.
You have got to want it! Be courageous in your efforts to win.
Passion
Pursuit of Excellence
Drive. You have got to want it for yourself and for your team and you have to be willing to fight for it through the blood, sweat, and tears of the work it takes to succeed in training and in competition.
Heart
Positive Energy. Pump yourself up. Pump your team up. Encourage each other and use positive self-talk.
Gratitude
Seize the Opportunity. Be grateful for what you have accomplished which put you in the position you are in and make the best of it by giving maximum effort.
Community. You, your team, and your coaches are a reflection of your community. Represent yourselves and everyone in our community well
Find joy in the process of challenging yourself.
Enjoy your team, your coaches, and the opportunity to have this experience together.