Friday, June 1, 2012

USA Olympic Basketball: Gold Standards


What we do all the time and what we hold each other accountable for
1. NO EXCUSES
We have what it takes to win.
2. GREAT DEFENSE
This is the key to winning the gold.
We do the dirty work.
3. COMMUNICATION
We look each other in the eye.
We tell each other the truth.
4. TRUST
We believe in each other.
5. COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
We are committed to each other.
We win together.
6. CARE
We have each other's backs.
We give aid to a teammate.
7. RESPECT
We respect each other and our opponents.
We're always on time.
We're always prepared.
8. INTELLIGENCE
We take good shots.
We're aware of team fouls.
We know the scouting report.
9. POISE
We show no weakness.
10. FLEXIBILITY
We can handle any situation.
We don't complain.
11. UNSELFISHNESS
We're connected.
We make the extra pass.
Our value is not measured in playing time.
12. AGGRESSIVENESS
We play hard every possession.
13. ENTHUSIASM
This is fun.
14. PERFORMANCE
We're hungry.
We have no bad practices.
15. PRIDE
We are the best team in the world and we represent the best country.

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