TEAM LEADER SURVEY

1. TEAM LEADER SURVEY Please write in the name of the teammate (first name & initial of last name – no nicknames please) who you feel/think best typifies the particular leadership characteristic and/or practice. Top choice then second choice (2 per line if applicable) (1) ____________________ willing to confront teammates if necessary. (2) ____________________ is one of the hardest working players in practice. (3) ____________________ is the most competitive player on the team. (4) ____________________ wants the ball with the game on the line. (5) ____________________ consistently has a good attitude and energy at practice sessions. (6) ____________________ consistently represents herself and program in a professional manner. (7) ____________________ would lead through encouragement and energy. (8) ____________________ consistently in the right place and knows what to do on both sides of the ball. (9) ____________________ displays a real commitment to being the best player she can be. (10) ___________________ stays optimistic even in the face of personal and/or team adversity. (11) ___________________ stands behind the decisions of the coaches. (12) ___________________ will put the team first in all decisions and actions. (13) ___________________ would challenge teammates to achieve team standards and goals. (14) ___________________ would organize team functions to enhance teamwork and cohesion. (15) ___________________ keeps team energized and focused when training gets difficult-repetitive. (16) ___________________ will help keep both players and coaches “on the same page.” (17) ___________________ willing to step up and resolve problems and ‘drama’ right away. (18) ___________________ would keep the team organized about meetingsand schedule changes. (19) ___________________ is our go-to player when the game is on the line. (20) ___________________ is good at helping us pick up our intensity at practice. (21) ___________________ is consistently the first to speak in a team meeting and first to start a drill. (22) ___________________ would help enforce team rules and standards. (23) ___________________ has a good rapport with each player on the team. (24) ___________________ helps pump the team up when needed during matches (25) ___________________ helps players when they are struggling during matches _________________________________________________________________________ USE OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS AUTHORIZED BY THE AUTHOR FOR USE BY USC Volleyball ONLY Mike Voight, Ph.D. voightmir@ccsu.edu

2. Team Leader Survey * Timing is specific to team needs-dynamics (1) ____________________ willing to confront teammates if necessary. (2) ____________________ is one of the hardest working players in practice. (3) ____________________ is the most competitive player on the team. (4) ____________________ wants the ball with the game on the line. (5) ____________________ consistently has a good attitude and energy at practice sessions. (6) ____________________ consistently represents herself and program in a professional manner. (7) ____________________ would lead through encouragement and energy. (8) ____________________ consistently in the right place and knows what to do on both sides of the ball. (9) ____________________ displays a real commitment to being the best player she can be. (10) ___________________ stays optimistic even in the face of personal and/or team adversity. (11) ___________________ stands behind the decisions of the coaches. (12) ___________________ will put the team first in all decisions and actions.

3. Team Leader Survey (continued) (13) ___________________ would challenge teammates to achieve team standards and goals. (14) ___________________ would organize team functions to enhance teamwork and cohesion. (15) ___________________ keeps team energized and focused when training gets difficult- repetitive. (16) ___________________ will help keep both players and coaches “on the same page.” (17) ___________________ willing to step up and resolve problems and ‘drama’ right away. (18) ___________________ would keep the team organized about meetings, events, and schedule changes. (19) ___________________ is our go-to player when the game is on the line. (20) ___________________ is good at helping us pick up our intensity at practice. (21) ___________________ is consistently the first to speak in a team meeting and first to start a drill. (22) ___________________ would help enforce team rules and standards. (23) ___________________ has a good rapport with each player on the team. (24) ___________________ helps pump the team up when needed during matches (25) ___________________ helps players when they are struggling during matches

4. Leadership Programming I. VISION of this leadership program = II. Leadership Motives & Drawbacks (why, benefits/drawbacks, lessons learned) III. Strengths/Dynamics of Team IV. Team Needs Assessment V. Leadership Assessment (individual, team, feedback) VI. Team Feedback for Captains; Needs from/for Captains VII. Leadership Roles and Responsibilities VIII. Education – How to best accomplish responsibilities IX. Practice – aware/capture “captain moments” X. Actual problem solving as they occur XI. Follow-ups & check-ins XII. Evaluation during/post-season [how do you empower your leaders??]

5. Cycle 2-Off-Season: Standards

7. 2010 Standards Vision-Standards for PRE=-SEASON Unite Improve Endure Vision-Standards for 1ST round PAC 10 Compete Confidence Leadership Vision-Standards for 2nd round PAC 10 Commitment Tenacity Finish POST-SEASON Focus (rds 1 & 2) Fight (regionals) ? (final four)

8. Summer Time: Cycle 3

9. Cycle 4-Pre-Season: Barriers to Team Building TEAM BUILDING = Proactive/Reactive Methods of Battling Team Dysfunctions Questionable Cohesion and/or Play Absence Team Trust Dissatisfaction Individual Agendas (team?) Unwilling to be open and honest/roles Avoid Fear conflict-confront responsibility/feedback poor communication accountability/leadership Lack commitment to team standards/principles/rules (Lencioni, 2002)

10. Team Building Stage One:Needs Assessment * What does this team need to do to be successful? * Check physical, technical, strategical-systems, team, mental, emotional, and inspirational capacities Stage Two: Planning * Using this information, coaches & team develop a specific plan [team-bonding activities and meeting topics] Stage Three: Brainstorming * Educational orientation about what team building is and importance of open team communication * Coach can facilitate brainstorming sessions on what this team needs to do to be successful * Coaches can list their comments and those from the players on a blackboard Stage Four: Prioritize & Define * Team prioritizes the input (most important needs) * Define each point and how it can be assessed and accounted for in action words Stage Five: Goals, Action Plans, Rules, & Execution * Follow-up meetings can be conducted to develop short/long range goals, action plans which detail how these goals will be achieved, team rules, and standards of execution. Stage Six: Evaluate Progress * Follow-up meetings can include evaluation of team progress on their standards and goals (via rating sheets and open discussions) * Progress on team cohesion and team communication Stage Seven: Conflicts & Problem Solving * Team meetings can then be setup to deal with conflicts that may occur during the season * Incorporate team cohesion activities during the midst of the season, such as team meals and outings to continue to foster task and social cohesion.

11. EX: Team/Leadership Program Objectives Priorities = • Max team effectiveness improve our chances to WIN titles • Max individual contributions better, more consistent play = max contributions to the team = improve our chances to WIN TITLES • Steer clear of barriers/dysfunctions

12. EX: Team/Leadership Program Process 5 point process • Adhere/Accountable to team principles • Collaborative brainstorming re: Vision & Action Plan; continue dialogue [today’s feedback sheets] • Appreciate/Accept/Act on team roles/responsibilities • Active team leadership • Progress check-ins throughout season (via meetings, skypes, emails, feedback forms, …) to evaluate what’s working/not, adjustments, & Action Plan

13. Cycle 4- Pre-season: Weekly Objectives

15. MTT. Maximizing your Capacity: TOTAL Player [TOTAL TEAM] Inspiration Emotional Toughness Mental Toughness/Mechanics Leadership Quality Practice Team Play Knowledge of Systems-Strategy Technical Proficiency Physical Toughness

16. Cycle 4: Total Game Questions Inspirational Toughness what do you love about the game? reasons for playing the game and position? what makes you the happiest while playing? what is your playing philosophy? what drives you? what do you want to accomplish? Emotional Toughness are you a risk taker? do you deal well with changes? do you try new ways to improve your game? do you cope well with your frustration?

17. TOTAL questions (cont.) Mental Toughness/Mechanics do you use a pre-practice or pre-game routine? does your focus fade during practice or games? are you confident regardless of how you're playing? do you stay positive (self talk, thoughts) when you are not playing well? Leadership do you lead by example at practice? in games? do you support your coaches, co-captains, teammates? are you a good listener? do you challenge your teammates? how? does it work? do you have a relationship with all of your teammates? do you help the line or others refocus after poor plays? how? does it work? do help keep your teammates energized and focused during practice? games? how? how approachable are you to teammates? are you a problem solver on your team?

18. TOTAL questions (cont.) Quality Practice do you think about the team goals before-during practice? do you think about what you want to accomplish before each practice? are you honesty committed to the team? how many of your training sessions are quality? do you lose focus, energy, and enthusiasm throughout most of your practices? what do you contribute to the team’s practice? what is your attitude prior and during most practices? do you prepare for the majority of the practices? are you able to leave your distractions outside of practice? do you challenge yourself throughout the majority of your practices? Team Play are you honestly committed to the team goals? do you and your positional teammates think as one? do you make positive contributions to the team every day? do you feel connected to teammates and coaches?

19. TOTAL questions (cont.) Tactical-Systems Knowledge do you know the demands (especially mental) of your position? do you know the intricacies of each play call? coverages you see? do you know all of your positional responsibilities? do you know the positional responsibilities of teammates? do you look for your opponent's weaknesses/tendencies? Technical Proficiency do you know your technical strengths? weaknesses? do you practice on your own to improve? do you know the specific technical elements that are faulty? are the majority of your practices quality sessions?

20. TOTAL questions (cont.) Physical Toughness do you adequately fuel and hydrate your "machine" each day? do you ensure that you get proper sleep before games/practices? do you work to improve upon your recovery? do you take care of your injuries, knocks, pulls, & strains? do you put in maximal effort on your conditioning training? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- areas of strength? areas that need attention? areas that need coaches-teammates can help? ACTION Plan?

21. Pre-Season Training: Cycle 4Mental Mechanics

23. Offensive Mental Skills Offensive Mental Skills: Confidence - ability to trust their abilities and skills so they can perform automatically, without thought or hesitation. [Example item: When I'm not playing well, I _____ get negative and get down on myself] Competitive focus - ability to remain focused on important performance cues necessary for successful execution. [Example item: I _____ dwell on mistakes and "carry them" with me to the next play] Mental Preparation - thinking in the present; not worrying over past mistakes or future performances. Also, players' thoughts and self-talk focuses on the process of improving, not on outcome or results. [Example item: My mind _____ wanders to end results and I have trouble focusing on the process of playing well] Quality of Training - training that is process-focused, goal directed, and performed with maximal effort. [Example item: I _____consistently train at a high level of intensity] Use of Imagery - ability to see playing excellence which can aid in confidence enhancement, preparation, and emotional control prior and during play. [Example item: I _____mentally picture my game plan and how I will play before practice and games]

24. Defensive Mental Skills Defensive Mental Skills: Refocus - ability to get back on track by focusing on game-related cues rather than on internal or external distractions. [Example item: I _____ have poor focus when I have to make a critical play] Recovery - ability to expeditiously deal with setbacks, allowing players to get back back to their "ready", optimal state via thoughts and feelings. [Example item: I _____worry about making mistakes] Intensity control - ability to control debilitating tension, thoughts, and self talk to help stay on task and process focused. [Example item: I _____find myself getting too nervous/anxious before/during games] Physical Presentation - ability to look strong and resilient regardless of how one is playing. [Example item: On the court I _____ project a confident image regardless of match score] Emotional and Energy Control - ability to remain composed under pressure; in practice settings or when playing against lesser opponents, the ability to get energized and motivated. [Example item: I _____find it difficult to get energized to play a lesser team]