Power of Teamwork

WHAT DOES THE TERM "TEAM" MEAN?

 

 

I.        What does this clip show about teamwork?  

    This clip shows that a team is about knowing your personal strengths and how those can work with the strengths of others. A team is about working together to accomplish a goal. A coach should always motivate and give the team confidence. A coach should never be selfish and constantly yell or put down the players. Teams that find success end up finding a way to come together through great leadership love of the game, fighting for a common goal or even through a shared prayer. Lastly, the power of words motivates the power of thought. What a person thinks triggers who and what they will become.

 

 II. What does the woman mean when she talks about protecting the members of the team?  Why is this important?

    The Team is a family. As a family, everyone must look out for each other. Trust is vital in each team. It is important to understand everyone’s role on the team and how everyone’s strength will complement each other. The presence of effective collaboration and communication in a team leads to success.  

 

III.   How did she motivate him?

    She motivated him by giving him confidence. She told him that he is able to achieve a lot in the team when he realizes his own strength. She also gave him instances where he protected the people he loved. For example, when Michael and his brother got into a car accident, the airbag almost hit the boy right in the face, but Michael put his arm in front of the airbag, protecting the boy. A team doesn’t only about know your personal strengths; it is about trusting the strengths of others as well. She reminded him to persevere. She did not yell at him.

 

IV.    Why does yelling or making fun of others not work as a way to motivate team members? 

    If a coach yells and mocks the team players, the players may get discouraged from playing their best.

 

 V.                What should you do instead of yelling?

            Be their cheerleader. You should talk to them in an encouraging way. Relate to the team members if you want them to do their best.

 

 Prompt for Immersion Students:

What does the term "TEAM" mean to you? Other than at Stony Acres, can you describe a time when teamwork was required?