1. Preparedness. At team practice, at home, on their own time, they are focused, purposeful and dedicated to getting better and staying ready. They are beasts at preparation.
2. Smart. They watch the game. They know the game. They are situationally sound. They play the mental game. They are strategic. They watch the game to look for weaknesses, tells and tendencies in their opponents. They play the game while not on the field.
3. Mentally Tough. They can be described as GRITTY. Their determination and toughness is on full display when things aren’t going their way or their team’s way. Bad calls, errors, rough weather and playing conditions, poor performance, they keep their head in the game, their emotions in check and keep competing.
4. Consistent. They are reliable and can be trusted. Their work ethic, mental toughness, attention to detail and preparation (all listed above) allow them to be consistent in their performance. It seems no matter the situation thrown at them, they find a way to produce time and time again.
5. Leadership. You will often find your best competitors are also the best leaders on a team. They lead by example in how they go about their work, their body language and how they interact with teammates and coaches. They are often looked up to by those around them. They understand the impact of their attitude and how team culture and chemistry feeds off their emotions. They know when to get excited and fire everyone up and when to keep calm.
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