Marty Criswell

Dean Smith’s Coaching Philosophy is Built on One Thing: SERVING OTHERS. He coached and taught based on character, caring, and servant leadership. 📌 Bookmark it – 11 Dean Smith lessons that drove his teams to success:

Tony Dungy said, "You've got to have talent to win a championship, but that's not number 1." "That team (that won the SB) worked the hardest, stuck together the most, (and) was willing to pay the price to overcome adversity." How to Build a 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌:🧵 1. Set standards, not just goals - It means creating expectations for daily habits, effort, and accountability - not just focusing on end results. Standards guide how the team operates, ensuring consistency and discipline. Success isn't built on goals alone; it's built on the habits that make goals achievable. 2. Build trust and connection - It means creating an environment where teammates feel safe, respected, and valued. Trust allows teams to communicate openly, rely on one another, and face challenges together. A connected team doesn’t just work side-by-side - they work for each other. 3. Set a clear purpose and vision - It means every team member understands why they are showing up and what they are working toward. A clear purpose keeps everyone aligned and motivated. Teams with purpose don’t just work - they work with intention and focus. 4. Embrace hard work - It means showing up every day ready to give your best effort, even when it’s tough. Hard work matters builds discipline, confidence, and progress over time. The teams that succeed are the ones that live the details, do the work consistently, and never settle for "good enough". 5. Build a resilient mindset in everyone - It means building a mindset within the team wants to overcome adversity. Every team faces adversity, but the committed teams don't falter when they face setbacks. They choose to grow, learn, and improve when looking at challenges. 6. Put the team first - It means putting the team’s goals ahead of your own personal desires. Committed teams personify WE over Me. This matters because when everyone sacrifices for the team, trust and unity grow stronger. True commitment shines when individuals support each other, share the workload, and celebrate team success over personal recognition.

Tony Dungy said, "You will never lose emphasizing character over results. Be successful not just in what you do, but in who you are." Your character is what you do. • It's your decisions. • It's your actions. • It's your integrity. Tony Dungy's 6 character principles:🧵