Post by bulldog on Jun 3, 2006 11:04:04 GMT -6
Some groups of kids are naturally tight. They like each other, encourage each other, and exhibit a great work ethic. There may be a core group who played youth league. But, when they get to HS, they have a common sense of purpose.
Then there are the disjointed groups. Sometimes it is poor leadership. Sometime it is just a group of kids that don't like each other. Sometimes there is jealousy or feelings of not belonging to the group.
Many teams go to camp and particularly overnight camps seem to be good at raising comraderie. My question is, what have some of you done to increase team unity? Was it special events - or did you change the way you coach?
In Marine Corps boot camp, the Drill Instructors do may things to teach unity. Most are pretty harsh. But, they worked. Others were uplifting. I found running and singing while we ran to be very good at teambuilding. Do any of you do things like this?
Then there are the disjointed groups. Sometimes it is poor leadership. Sometime it is just a group of kids that don't like each other. Sometimes there is jealousy or feelings of not belonging to the group.
Many teams go to camp and particularly overnight camps seem to be good at raising comraderie. My question is, what have some of you done to increase team unity? Was it special events - or did you change the way you coach?
In Marine Corps boot camp, the Drill Instructors do may things to teach unity. Most are pretty harsh. But, they worked. Others were uplifting. I found running and singing while we ran to be very good at teambuilding. Do any of you do things like this?
