Selflessness
Selflessness means that you will do what is best for the
team. Jimmy Valvano once told me “A person does not become
whole until he or she becomes a part of something bigger than
himself or herself.” It is the best and most simple description of
being a member of a team and its rewards that I have ever heard.
Being part of something bigger than yourself requires
selflessness and an understanding that there will be personal
sacrifice for the good of the team. And most people desire to be
part of something bigger and to feel as if their actions are for the
greater good.
- From Beyond Basketball, Mike Krzyzewski (Duke University)
What will you do for the team to help us reach our goals?
- Rebound? - Cut off dribble penetration?
- Defend? - Put team goals ahead of individual aspirations?
- Score? - Cheer each other on?
- Get on the floor? - Sprint back on defense?
- Communicate? - Closeout with a passion?