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What do you have on your checklist for "Lead without a Title?" I wrote a blog post with bullet points and asked Chat GPT Plus to convert it to a checklist.
Use this daily. Leadership is not occasional. It’s habitual.
Team & Teammates
☐ I encouraged at least one teammate today
☐ I communicated clearly and positively
☐ I brought energy to practice or matches
☐ I celebrated teammates’ success
☐ I helped a teammate without being asked
Effort & Competitiveness
☐ I gave my best effort on every drill
☐ I sprinted in transitions (on and off the court)
☐ I competed without complaining
☐ I stayed engaged, even when I wasn’t in the spotlight
Coachability & Growth
☐ I listened fully when coached
☐ I responded to feedback with action, not excuses
☐ I asked at least one thoughtful question
☐ I focused on improvement, not comparison
Culture & Standards
☐ I was on time and prepared
☐ I was never a distraction
☐ I modeled positive body language
☐ I upheld team values when no one was watching
Service & Ownership
☐ I did a “dirty job” (balls, cleanup, help)
☐ I asked, “How can I help?”
☐ I put the team’s needs ahead of my own
☐ I left the gym better than I found it
Off the Court
☐ I represented the program with class
☐ I handled academics responsibly
☐ I took care of my body (sleep, nutrition, recovery)
Lagniappe. Coach Hacks shares 'scorer development' drills.
My 4 Favorite Drills To Develop Scorers
— Matt Hackenberg (@CoachHackGO) December 5, 2025
1. “Diamond Scoring”
Sharpening the technique of the attack, counter, and finish sequence pic.twitter.com/WJsyNfdnCd
Lagniappe 2. Want students to get better grades? Research from Professor Adam Grant...
