From Janine Tucker & Scott Biron's Building the Modern Midfielder
Athletic – speedy and quick
Tough – mentally and physically
Ambidextrous – equally strong with both hands
Balanced – balance equals body control
Coachable – respectful and eager to try new things
Student of the game – learns every day
Ambitious – never satisfied and always looking to improve
Fearless – an aggressive decision-maker who is not afraid to make mistakes
Inclusive – Welcoming of new teammates
Healthy – conscientious about health and nutrition, respects her body, and understands what it takes to perform at a physical peak on a consistent basis
Humble – values team success over individual success
Vocal – not afraid to express herself and get her teammates fired up; understands the importance of communication on and off of the field
Confident and self assured – recognizes when she’s good, but knows there is always work to do
Fundamentally sound – understands the importance of being able to execute fundamental skills – all the little things – well and consistently
Responsive – uses criticism, comments and feedback constructively; makes changes rather than excuses
Courageous – not only has physical courage, but the moral courage to do the right thing under challenging circumstances