Benefits of Teamwork in Sports

Resources below provide coaches, parents and athletes with resources on the importance of teamwork. Discover how your team will improve athletic performance and learn life lessons if it works together and forms a collaborative environment.

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  10 Policies for LGBTQI+ Inclusion For Your Organization

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  Want to make our athletic department or YSO more inclusive? Check out these policies every team should have.

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  Brad Stevens: Learning From Competitors Like Steve Kerr

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  Brad Stevens talks about how his learning, even at the NBA level, never stops.

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  Joe Maddon On Teamwork - Every Play Is Connected

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  In this video, Maddon explains how every game and every play is connected.

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  Brad Stevens: The Key To Unlocking Potential

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  Stevens: "sometimes people get put in a box of what they can’t do instead of focusing on what they can do."

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  Adopting An Olympian's Mindset: 5 Principles

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  Dr. Colleen Hacker ([@DrColleenHacker](https://twitter.com/DrColleenHacker)), a member of PCA's National...

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  7 Integral Traits Coaches Seek When Building A Team At Any Level

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  Dave St. Peter shares what traits coaches look at when creating a team.

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  What Players Need To Be Able To Ask Themselves At The End Of Every Game

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  Brad Frost talks about encouraging his players to focus on what they can control: attitude and effort.

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  Focus On Attitude And Effort Even When The Game Isn't Going Your Way

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  Brad Frost on how important it is to maintain a positive attitude and maximum effort no matter the score.

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  Why It's Important To Play With Other Kids That Are The Same Age

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  Brown on why allowing your student-athlete compete against other athletes their age teaches crucial lessons

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  How To Define Your Team Culture Goals With Your Athletes

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  This 100-point exercise is designed to help coaches think about the values they want as part of their culture.