Teamwork information sheet
Some characteristics of an effective team
· Effective leadership
o a variety of leadership positions, eg coach, captain, manager
o leadership style suitable for the team, eg children, teenagers, adults, disabled team members, social teams, competitive teams
o a leadership style that includes the ability to assign roles to other group members
o a leadership style that includes the ability to control.
· A desire on the part of the members of the team to achieve team goals
o team members are focused on the team goal rather than on individual goals.
· Specified roles for team members
o administrative roles: captain, vice-captain, coach, selector, manager
o game roles: eg setter, spiker, hitter, libero (volleyball example).
· Good relations within the team (cohesion)
o supportive and encouraging of each other
o prepared to share ideas and strategies.
· Well-developed communication
o within the team
o between the leadership group and the rest of the team.
Some strategies to develop teamwork
· Planning and evaluating together
o devising game strategies and team tactics
o reviewing performance.
· Peer coaching
o skill development and game strategies.
· Team training and drills
o improvement of communication
o providing opportunities for effective feedback
o providing opportunities for changing roles within the team.