16 Consistent Characteristics of Greatness!

WOW!  Today I received a newsletter from Coach Mike Neighbors assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Washington.  In the newsletter he attached his notes from Villa 7 (a program create by VCU/Nike where the top mens and womens assistant coaches meet to learn about becoming a head coach).  One of the speakers was Don Yaegar his Characteristics of Greatness are off the charts!

Enjoy!

HOW THEY THINK
1.  It's Personal- They hate to lose more than they love to win
2.  Rubbing Elbows- They understand the value of association
3.  Believe- They have faith in a higher power
4.  Contagious Enthusiam- They are positive thinkers

HOW THEY PREPARE
5.  Hope for the best, BUT- They prepare for all possibilities before they step on the field
6.  What off-season- always working towards the next game....the goal is what's ahead, and there's always something ahead
7. Visualize-  They see victory before the game begins
8.  Inner Fire- They use adversity as fuel

HOW THEY WORK
9.  Ice in their Veins- They are risk takers and don't fear making a mistake
10. When all else fails-  They know how and when to adjust their game plan
11. Ultimate Teammate- They will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win
12. Not just about the Benjamins- They don't play just for the money

HOW THEY LIVE
13.  Do UNTO Others- They know character is defined by how they treat those who cannot help them
14.  When no one is watching- They are comfortable in the mirro....They live life with integrity
15.  When everyone is watching- They embrace the idea of being a role model
16.  Records are made to be broken- They know their legacy isn't what they did on the field.  They are well rounded.