Teams that come to the O.C. Ropes Course:
- Club Teams
- Junior High
- High School
- Colleges
ATHLETE TEAM-BUSTING BEHAVIORS
- Talking behind others' backs
- Blaming others - Refusing to accept responsibility
- Scape-goating or picking on certain teammates
- Jealousy
- Complaining about playing time
- Having a negative attitude
- Bad mouthing teammates or coach
- Being dishonest in your relationships with coach & teammates
- "I'm the greatest and you're pond scum" attitude
- Yelling at teammates when they make mistakes
- Not communicating directly/openly
- Being defensive
- Dogging it or giving a half-hearted effort
- Being a poor sport
ATHLETE TEAM-BUILDING BEHAVIORS
- Being supportive
- Dealing with conflicts directly and openly
- Being understanding
- Demonstrating respect for coach/teammates
- Being encouraging to teammates when they mess up
- Accepting your assigned role on the team
- Having a positive attitude
- Listening
- Having an open mind
- Understanding that everyone on the team is important for success
- Not allowing team-busting behaviors to occur
- Taking responsibility for your actions
- Going full out/trying as hard as you can
- Being a good sport
COACHES' TEAM BUSTERS
- Showing favoritism
- Yelling
- Scapegoating
- Playing mind games
- Being dishonest
- Lack of, or indirect communication
- Linking athletes self-worth with their performance
- Being negative
- Acting apathetic and disinterested
- Never giving positive feedback
- Failing to challenge your athletes enough
- Failing to stop negative, inappropriate behaviors
- Being a lousy role model
- Shows a lack of respect
COACHES' TEAM BUILDERS
- Positive attitude
- Provides constructive criticism in useful way
- Supportive
- Honest/trustworthy
- Open communication
- Respects all team members
- Sets appropriate limits on inappropriate behaviors
- Positive role model
- Cares about the athlete as a whole person
- Easy to talk with
- Treats everyone fairly
- Walks the talk