It is that time again the start of a new CIS season. This year is a special one for us. We have won the right to host our national championships. Winning this bid process guarantees us a berth in the Championships.
With this in mind we started our season in a different way. We decided to rent some Cabin's at Lake of the Prairies and train out of Goose Lake High school in Roblin. This was to get away from the constant discussion about nationals and allow us to focus the process of the start of the year.
The purpose of the retreat was to get to know each other and to come out of the weekend with an idea of our team image. We schedule a few different events to compete together and against each other. Plus to begin the process of developing trust.
We started the weekend with our new assistant coach Shane Smith introducing our 3 power words. Shane asked the athletes to go discuss what characteristics they saw in different teams that have won championships. The team went around the circle explainjng what they saw in teams they watched or played on that won. Examples from many different pro sport teams and a few peraonal experience. Then Shane explained that we need three power words that we can point to and say that's who we are. This would be something we would look at and discuss in depth how it affects us. They are also the 3 words we will hold each other to like a covenant. We left it with the team to think and discuss. We would come back to this before we leave but wanted them to take time to discuss the ideas with each other.
We like to start our year off always with a 2's tourney. Last year we did it on the beach. Thus year we went to Goose Lake High gym. We play for 7 minutes and then change partners and opponents. It is a linear ranking tournament.
A other great excercise for us was created by Jarret and Mary Newton. They created an amazing race for the team through the town of Roblin. That was a great way for us to over come challenges. It lead directly into an opportunity to discuss a growth mindset after the event ended. They failed at the evebt, then had to problem solve as a group and attempt it again. It was a perfect example for growth mindset. The mental image we are hoping will be prevalent on our team this year.
The start of the year is also important for our coaching staff. As a staff we look at and discuss every system we are wanting to implement. We want to all be on the same page. This is always a fun discussion and a great opportunity to learn. We encourage everyone on staff to question and find flaws in what we have been doing. It is a chance to suggest different ideas that the coach is passionate about. We also take time to discuss every players strengths and skills we want to stress with them. The we discuss how we can mix them altogether.
You only get one chance to make an impression at the start of the year. When the whole team is on the same page it creates an incredible vibe.
With this in mind we started our season in a different way. We decided to rent some Cabin's at Lake of the Prairies and train out of Goose Lake High school in Roblin. This was to get away from the constant discussion about nationals and allow us to focus the process of the start of the year.
The purpose of the retreat was to get to know each other and to come out of the weekend with an idea of our team image. We schedule a few different events to compete together and against each other. Plus to begin the process of developing trust.
We started the weekend with our new assistant coach Shane Smith introducing our 3 power words. Shane asked the athletes to go discuss what characteristics they saw in different teams that have won championships. The team went around the circle explainjng what they saw in teams they watched or played on that won. Examples from many different pro sport teams and a few peraonal experience. Then Shane explained that we need three power words that we can point to and say that's who we are. This would be something we would look at and discuss in depth how it affects us. They are also the 3 words we will hold each other to like a covenant. We left it with the team to think and discuss. We would come back to this before we leave but wanted them to take time to discuss the ideas with each other.
We like to start our year off always with a 2's tourney. Last year we did it on the beach. Thus year we went to Goose Lake High gym. We play for 7 minutes and then change partners and opponents. It is a linear ranking tournament.
The start of the year is also important for our coaching staff. As a staff we look at and discuss every system we are wanting to implement. We want to all be on the same page. This is always a fun discussion and a great opportunity to learn. We encourage everyone on staff to question and find flaws in what we have been doing. It is a chance to suggest different ideas that the coach is passionate about. We also take time to discuss every players strengths and skills we want to stress with them. The we discuss how we can mix them altogether.
You only get one chance to make an impression at the start of the year. When the whole team is on the same page it creates an incredible vibe.
Inspiring way to start the year Lee! Love the approach.
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