What is a team? A set of athletes wearing the same uniform or having their names listed in the program under a team name does not make them a high performance team? No! Other than in name, they may even act like a TEAM. In fact, all that can be said is that they are occupying relatively the same place at the same time. Any experienced coach knows this reality is easily exploited during competition.

Creating and Sustaining Championship Thinking team behavior requires a coming together of personalities with the skills and commitment to wisely give and take, lead and follow…often in a heartbeat.


Overview of the Seven Dimensions of High Performance Teams

In order for sports teams; football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis, swim, hockey, wrestling, track & field, etc. to be successful they must know how to balance the needs of the full team with those of individual players and coaches. This also is true for the leadership teams governing, administering to and serving the team. This requires each team member to possess 1) team skills, 2) a common and comprehensive language that defines team , 3) a roadmap (framework/blueprint/model) to follow and solid implementation tools The Championship Thinking Coach teaches the seven dimensions for high performance sports teams including the integration of sub-teams (defense, offense, special teams, etc.).

Team Dimension 1: Purpose & Identity

The key question for team dimension 1 is, “Why are we here?” When resolved a sports team achieves purpose, personal fit and proper membership. Unresolved, this question creates disorientation, fear and uncertainty. The topic provides actions a team can take to clearly specify why the team exists and for each team member to know why they are on the team.

Team Dimension 2: Respect & Trust

The key question for team dimension 2 is, “Who are you?” When resolved a sports team achieves mutual regard, forthrightness and spontaneous interaction. Unresolved, this question leads to mistrust, caution and façade. This topic provides actions a team can take to establish a high level of respect and trust amongst the full team and between individual members.

Team Dimension 3: Clear Roles & Responsibility

The key question for team dimension 3 is, “Who does, what, when, and where? When resolved a team operates with explicit assumptions, clear & integrated goals and identified roles. Unresolved, this question leads to misguided competition and apathy. This topic provides actions a team can take to ensure roles, responsibilities and division of tasks are understood and effectively executed.

Team Dimension 4: Commitment & Support

The key question for team dimension 4 is, “How are we helped?” When resolved a team has shared vision, properly allocated resources and a good decision making model. Unresolved, this question leads to dependency, fragmentation and counter-dependency. This topic provides actions a team can take for both assisting itself within the team and getting the commitment and support it needs from outside the team: the fans and broader organization.

Team Dimension 5: Directed Action

The key question for team dimension 5 is, “How do we implement.” When resolved a team has clear processes, solid alignment and disciplined execution. Unresolved, this question reveals conflict, confusion, misalignment and missed deadlines. This topic provides actions a team can take to ensure its chosen actions-practices, off season planning, game plans, games/matches and review/debriefings are effectively and efficiently carried out.

Team Dimension 6: Continued Excellence

The key question for team dimension 6 is, “How do we continually improve?” When resolved a team demonstrates flexibility, intuitive communication and synergy. Unresolved, a team atrophies, become stagnant and is stymied which leads to a sense of overload, disharmony and negative stress. And of course loss of games/matches and confidence. This topic provides practical actions a team can take to grow and sustain its creative and innovative spirit and energy.

Team Dimension 7: Vitality and Resiliency

The key question for team dimension 7 is, “How do we stay energized?” When resolved a team has staying power, change mastery and motivation. Unresolved, a team becomes bored, burns out and unravels. This topic provides actions a team can take to revitalize itself for added enjoyment and performance among individuals and the team as a whole.




Overview of the 20 concepts

1. Self-Efficacy 8. Self-Worth 15. Resiliency
2. Belief 9. Comfort Zone 16. Flick-Back/Flick-Up
3. Forethought 10. Habit 17. Reality Management
4. Blind Spots 11. Tension/Stress Control 18. Visioning/Imagery
5. Lock-On/Lock-Out 12. Attitude 19. Goal Setting through
6. Self-Talk 13. Relaxation 20. Affirmation Process
7. Self-Image 14. Emotions Management

Success Or Less: It’s All Attitude, Dude!


Belief vs. Doubt: Battle of the Heavy Weights


The Lock-On/Lock-Out Principle





Onward, Upward, Outward: Stretching Your Comfort Zone


Pest Control: Dealing with the Locusts


The Resilient Seed: Sturdy, Stems, Stalks and Spirit


Harvesting Your Vision


Want-To vs. Have-To Motivation


From: http://www.championshipthinkingcoach.com/expertise/sports-psychology.html

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