Greenfield Basketball
CULTURE DOC
Who We Are
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Greenfield Basketball Culture Doc
Our CULTURE is how we do things. Simply put, how we ACT, INTERACT, and RESPOND. All members of the Greenfield Basketball program are expected to learn our way of doing things and actively participate in bringing it to life. Our culture’s strength depends on being driven by EACH MEMBER of our program, especially our PLAYERS.
Our Mission (what we are trying to do): Build Championship level people, create and sustain success
Our Core Values (what matters most to us): Together, Accountable, Compete, Joy, Confident
Our Principles and Standards (how we apply values to our actions, decisions, and behavior):
Together | Accountable | Compete | Joy | Confident |
One FIST | Consistency | Adversity = Opportunity | Best game in the world | Trust Your Work |
The Ball Moves | Communication | Next Play | Embrace It | BOOM |
Family | #ProveIt | Take the Ball | The Hammer | Believe |
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We Value Togetherness
We believe that being a part of a team is one of the greatest experiences that one can have, and are connected around a common purpose. Sports are about people, and the people in the locker room play the most important part in shaping our experience. We understand that we are a product of the people around us, and that our shared experiences guide us in our journey. We know that only through helping those around us can we become our best selves.
We care about one another and demonstrate this in our interactions. We understand and value that each individual person brings something to the table, and plays a role in the success of our team.
In order to have successful relationships and be as strong as possible, we have to remain grounded in the values of honesty and trust. Our relationships will drive our performance and help us to be champions forever.
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We Value Accountability
We believe that accountability is holding oneself and the team to its highest standards of behavior at all times, and critical to the success of a group. In order to achieve true accountability we must define our goals, establish standards, and continuously evaluate our progress to how well we are living out these standards.
In order to hold others accountable, one must first hold themselves accountable, by demonstrating it in their actions on a daily basis (#ProveIt). This starts in the classroom by being a great student and thriving to maximize one's opportunities, and can also include showing consistency in attendance to workout, open gym, and skill development opportunities.
Accountability also includes communication in our interactions with ourselves, our teammates, our coaches, and community. Sometimes this communication may be uncomfortable, but we believe that it will foster growth and help us to be better people and basketball players.
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We Value Competing
We believe that every moment is an opportunity to compete to be better, and achieve victory. There are countless moments throughout the day that one can win, and we believe that if we maximize these, that we will be winners at basketball and at life. We emphasize competition in our practices, offseason workouts, and other daily endeavors in order to challenge ourselves to be the best that we can be.
We recognize that victory will not always happen easily, however, and that there will be plenty of setbacks. Knowing that adversity is an opportunity for us to grow will help us to keep pushing forward until we clear whatever barrier is in the way. Adversity can cause even the strongest teams and players to melt down, but if we do things together and continue to focus on having a next play mentality, we will grow from any failure.
Competition favors the go-getter, and we pride ourselves on being the more aggressive program. When opportunity knocks, we take the ball and get after it, putting ourselves in a position to attack and succeed.
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We Value Joy
We believe that basketball is the best game in the world and that we are truly blessed to be able to play, coach, and be a part of it. As a result, we incorporate joy and a positive spirit into our daily interactions as often as we possibly can. We feel that joy is a competitive advantage, and that the team that has more fun usually wins.
We recognize that “it is impossible to be special at something if you are not having fun doing it”. We embrace opportunities to have fun, be together, and compete with one another. This includes of course the big games, but also our daily practices, workouts, community events, and other activities.
Joy is present in our program through our celebrations of success. We celebrate our athletes through shoutouts and awards such as the Hammer, but also more importantly through how we talk to each other and make each person feel valued. We appreciate the experience that Greenfield Basketball provides us, and are determined to use our spirit to bring joy to ourselves, one another, and our community.
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We Value Confidence
We believe that confidence comes as a result of the combination of the work that we put in to prepare, our trust and belief in ourselves and teammates, and the willingness to let it fly. Confidence is impossible to quantify, but one of the most important ingredients of a successful team.
We diligently prepare to succeed by taking advantage of opportunities to improve ourselves. Shots, skills, weights, film, and the classroom are all opportunities to build confidence and help us to trust our work when the lights are the brightest.
On and off the court, we encourage our players to “let it fly” and take ownership of their situations. On the court, we want to be aggressive and shoot the ball when we are in rhythm and open, and have no doubt that you will hear BOOM from the bench very shortly after when the ball goes in. Off the court, this means owning your circumstances by putting one’s best foot forward regardless of fears and anxieties related to failure or judgment.
We BELIEVE that we deserve the opportunities that we get because of the work that we have put in, and will never stop hunting more of the good stuff.
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Together
One Fist
Opposite | I am better by myself than with the collective group |
On the Court | We use one another to help our TEAM be greater than the sum of our individual attributes |
Off the Court | We look out for one another, and stick together when times get tough |
The Ball Moves
Opposite | I care about my shots and performance more than the group |
On the Court | We relentlessly hunt advantages to help our TEAM succeed, and understand everybody eats when the ball moves |
Off the Court | We help one another be the best versions of themselves by actively encouraging them |
Family
Opposite | We can be divided and be successful |
On the Court | We play as one unit, and take pride in being the more connected team |
Off the Court | We value and appreciate the unique attributes of every member of our program, and celebrate them |
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Accountable
Consistency
Opposite | I do things when they are convenient for me |
On the Court | We bring our best effort, work hard, and focus on making small improvements each day |
Off the Court | We get to class, do our best, and make an effort to succeed even when we don’t feel 100% |
Communication
Opposite | I leave things up to chance by not speaking up |
On the Court | We use our verbals and nonverbals to help our team succeed, and recognize our voice gives energy |
Off the Court | We communicate our absences in a proactive manner, and treat everyone we meet with respect |
#ProveIt
Opposite | I take opportunities for granted and am entitled to be special |
On the Court | We play to win, and hold ourselves accountable to making sure our habits match our expectations |
Off the Court | We don’t let outside voices impact our standards, and use every situation as an opportunity to prove ourselves |
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Compete
Adversity=Opportunity
Opposite | We let setbacks set us back |
On the Court | When things get tough, we get tougher. We don’t allow negativity to define us and push through adversity |
Off the Court | We understand that life isn’t fair, and that we control our response to the challenges that we face |
Next Play
Opposite | We dwell on past mistakes and put our heads down |
On the Court | We are relentless in our focus on making the next right play. Failure reminds us that success takes what it takes |
Off the Court | We understand that failure is part of life, and see it as a learning tool to improve and make the next good choice |
Take the Ball
Opposite | We let things happen to us by being passive |
On the Court | We are the more aggressive team, more active team, more alert team, and win the 50/50 balls |
Off the Court | We take ownership of our circumstances and actively pursue what it takes to be successful in any given moment |
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Joy
Best Game in the World
Opposite | I play basketball because I am forced to |
On the Court | We recognize and value how lucky we are to participate, and give our best attitude and effort to the team |
Off the Court | We actively promote the program and one another, sharing our experiences with others |
Embrace It
Opposite | We’ll win regardless of how we go about things |
On the Court | We own the fact that in order to become champions, we must act, interact, and respond like champions |
Off the Court | We understand that with great opportunity comes high expectations, and embrace this |
The Hammer
Opposite | Each person is treated according to his role |
On the Court | We appreciate and celebrate that everyone has a unique and significant role that helps contribute to our success |
Off the Court | We build relationships and have fun with all members of the program, because they all play a role in our experience |
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Confident
Trust Your Work
Opposite | I don’t feel worthy due to factors outside of my control |
On the Court | We play confident because we work hard, our teammates and coaches work hard, and we can be great |
Off the Court | We recognize that we control what we do and how we treat others, and that is more important than anything |
BOOM
Opposite | I don’t give my best effort because I fear failure |
On the Court | We play aggressively, let it fly, and always believe that the next one is going in for ourselves and our teammates |
Off the Court | We are fun to be around because we are alert and engaged, and aren’t afraid to try new things |
BELIEVE
Opposite | I am not all in, and don’t fully buy in to the vision |
On the Court | We determine our spirit because we share a common goal. We never waver in our belief in ourselves and teammates |
Off the Court | We believe in ourselves and know that we have the ability to do great things in life, so we give max effort |
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