off season training
(Strength Training)
By Jon Mcgovern
Team Charter Questionnaire
Team charters are documents that define the purpose of the WRESTLING TEAM, how it will work, and what the expected outcomes are. They are the roadmaps that will help the team RESPOND vs React to adversity during the course of a season – it will be created at the beginning of the journey (spring following NCAA’s) each year to make sure that all involved in the Wrestling Program are clear about where we’re / they’re heading, and give direction when times get tough.
The following is a questionnaire design to get input from all WRESTLERS on the founding of the TEAM CHARTER. The Blue Print Board Members & Head Wrestling Coach will construct the first draft of the TEAM CHARTER based on your feedback. This draft will be used during our spring training sessions and SUMMER UNITY CAMP. You will have an opportunity to edit and provide feedback before it will be officially adapted as your team charter effective (insert date). This process is about achieving the best team dynamic possible to enable individuals and our TEAM overall success. Please think carefully about your responses, because this will set the foundation for how we doing during the upcoming 2012-2013 SEASON.
The Context:
- Why are you on this wrestling team? (pick your top 3 reasons)
Fun___Be the best wrestler I can be___Be with friends___
Win___Love Wrestling___Enjoy Competition____
Other___Make new friends___Like the challenge___
Be a part of building the Wrestling Tradition of Excellence____
2) Why is this important?
______
THE VISION/MISSION:
3)What should be the key elements of our mission/vision as a team? (pick your top 3)
Put forth extraordinary effort___To be excellent___To be united___
Represent the best of Tradition___To be courageous___To be honest & trustworthy___
To be humble & gracious ___To ensure every wrestler is important and has a role___
To represent the best of our college___To be the best team in NCAA III history___
To score the most points ever in NCAA III history___
A team that knows and supports each other___To do well in the classroom____
To be leaders in society___To help others through community service___
To be the best we can be spiritually, mentally, and physically___
Pursuit of excellence while building men of CHARACTER___
2) Other?
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4) What should happen if a rule is broken?
______
5) What would be a fun way to promote the use of the WRESTLING TEAM'S CHARTER?
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Answer : 1 (Strongly Agree) 2 (Agree) 3 (Neither agree or disagree) 4(Disagree) 5 (Strongly Disagree)
1)I am performing in wrestling up to my ability and doing all the things I should be doing to become the best I can be ____
2)I know what is expected of me to be the best I can be in wrestling and in the classroom ____
3)Wrestling provides me with a real sense of personal accomplishment and pride____
4)I feel my wrestling performances are fairly evaluated by the coaching staff____
5)I receive the training and other developmental opportunities I need to advance in my wrestling____
6)All and all, I am satisfied with my wrestling career____
7)When awards are given on our wrestling team, they are given to the people who earn them____
8)Other members on this team are working hard to reach their goals____
9)Members on my team are committed to help the team in it’s goal of winning an NCAA Title____
10)Members on this team know how to put wrestling and school above partying____
11)I feel like I belong on this team____
12)I feel like the staff care about me____
13)I feel like learning can be fun____
14)I feel other teammates treat me with respect____
6) What values should guide our team this season? (Pick your top 5)
Community___Excellence___Service___Integrity___Openess___
Safety___Humor___Discipline___Teamwork___Transparency___
Courage___Pride___Balance___Unity___Kindness___
Accountability___Humility___Competitive___Individuality___Flexibility___
Intensity___Persistence___Winning___Results Oriented___Toughness___
Focused___Compassion___Innovative___Honesty___Rewards___
7)What should our goals be as a team by the end of this spring semester – pick your top 3
___Everyone has 3.0 GPA at end of the semester
___Everyone attends all the strength training sessions this spring
___Individuals are accountable for their actions –attend all classes, train 4-5x/week
___No one is involved with illegal drugs this spring
___Team Unity – (Team gets closer)
___To know and appreciate 2 other teammates I don’t know that well
___Each wrestler has an ISI partner and meet and hold each other accountable for weekly goals
___Each individual sets personal goals for the season
___Help coaches bring in the best recruiting class ever this spring
Other:______
8)What should the mission be of our team be for next season
Be in the best shape of our life___ Be Mentally Tough___ Be Aggressive____
A team that knows and supports each other___To do well in the classroom____
To be leaders in society___To help others through community service___
To be the best we can be spiritually, mentally, and physically___
Pursuit of excellence while building men of CHARACTER___ Have a strong work ethic___
Other?
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Please list three things that you would really like about this wrestling program
Please list three things that you would really like to see improved with this wrestling program