To check you value to the team, ask yourself these questions:
Am I mature enough to work at things seriously?
Do I observe the rules of basketball?
Do I expect and respect authority?
Do I conform to all training rules?
Am I willing to sacrifice for the team? And for myself?
Do I work hard in prepractice to improve my fundamentals?
Do I recognize correction from the coaches as an effort to help me to improve rather than as a criticism of my performance?
Do I help and encourage my teammates when they are striving to improve?
Do I stand up for the team or a teammate when I hear criticism?
Do I tell a teammate to stop complaining?
Do I report any dissension among players to the coaches?
Am I dedicated to the point where I’m willing to make any sacrifice which will improve our team, improve myself, or improve the image of our team?
Do I recognize the fact that while on or off the basketball floor my actions and performances are a reflection on my family and on the team?
Do I take pride in my actions, dress, and speech on and off the basketball floor?
Do I have a spirit of cooperation with other team members and the coaches?
Do I have a burning desire to win?
Do I continually work to improve—never being satisfied with my present development?
Do I have the self-discipline and mental toughness to fight back when the chips are down?
Am I all business before and during the game?
Am I a hard loser? That is do I profit from my mistakes by thinking and talking over the cause of defeat and make sure the same cause never defeats me again? (There is a great difference between a hard loser and a poor loser)
Do I recognize the privilege and honor of making the team?
Am I eager to learn more?
Do I spread enthusiasm to others through my enthusiasm and eagerness?
Do I set an example for younger players which will make them eager to become the same kind of player and person as I am?
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