Motivating and Encouraging Teammates
Motivating and Encouraging Teammates
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Empower
Trust
Remain positive
Recognize/praise/reward
Confidence
You demonstrate competence and are encouraged to share feedback with others.
Accountability
Recognize your own bad days and do your best to turn it around.
Positivity
You know what great looks/sounds like; praise it when you see it in others.
Service
Lift spirits so the hard work becomes less burdensome.
Training Activities
Training Activities
Which phrases motivate me?
Scenarios
Scenarios
Make inferences about how to handle similar situations in your own discipline
Positive
Coach witnessed special teams working independently between practices. They praised the initiative in front of the whole team and remarked on noticeable improvement in the kicking game. Those players were empowered to take continued ownership in their own success.
Negative
Susan is feeling singled out by continued negative criticism on her technique. She is becoming discouraged from making sustained effort.
Possible Resolution
Her group leader has noticed Susan’s struggle and change in mood. They found an opportunity to praise Susan’s dedication and consistently early arrival to practice–it is a model that others should follow. Her leader offers some individualized attention to help with technique.
Supplemental Resources
Supplemental Resources
For independent reading (as needed)
Media
Media
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