On the day that Pat Summitt announced her retirement I must pay tribute by acknowledging some of the program philosophies that Coach Summitt implemented that made her the greatest women's basketball coach, and one of the best coaches in any sport, of all time.
Here are the Tennessee Lady Vols "Definite Dozen":
Respect Yourself and Others - People who do not respect those around them will not make good team members and probably lack self-esteem.
Take Full Responsibility - There are no shortcuts to success.
Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty - Loyalty is not unilateral. You have to give it to receive it.
Learn to Be a Great Communicator - Communication eliminates mistakes.
Discipline Yourself So No One Else Has To - Self-discipline helps you believe in yourself.
Make Hard Work Your Passion - Plan your work, and work your plan.
Don't Just Work Hard, Work Smart - When you understand yourself and those around you, you are better able to minimize weaknesses and maximize strengths. Personality profiles help.
Put the Team Before Yourself - Teamwork allows common people to obtain uncommon results.
Make Winning an Attitude - Combine practice with belief.
Be a Competitor - You can't always be the most talented person in the room, but you can be the most competitive.
Change Is a Must - Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before.
Handle Success Like You Handle Failure - It's harder to stay on top than it is to make the climb. Continue to seek new goals.
Thanks to www.mensbasketballhoopscoop.com for the great info on Coach Summitt.
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