It’s About Leadership
The Fall session of Triple Threat Basketball Leadership Program came to a close. The weekly program provided quality one-on-one coaching for basketball skills as well as leadership discussion groups to develop essential relational skills. Fifth grade student participants recruited were kids from tough backgrounds including behavioral problems at school. Students filled out a program review to provide feedback/comments on their experience. The “Questions” section also tested what students had learned about the practical applications of leadership in their everyday lives.
Their responses were encouraging – and very revealing:
What can you do to “Lead by Example?”
Respect others. Help people stay alive. Shovel older neighbor’s snow. Don’t fight. Make good choices. Cheer for your team and be a good person. Do right things.
Why is it important to have a good “Attitude?”
So I learn better in school. So I don’t fight with my brother. So you don’t get in trouble. You can fail at school. Make my Mom happy. So you won’t get beat up. You can get suspended or expelled. If you don’t have a good attitude you can get shot.
In what areas can you show more “Responsibility?”
Do my homework. Clean my room. Help my Mom. Pick up trash in my neighborhood. Don’t get mad at people. Don’t throw stuff on the ground. Be a hard worker. Help others. Be honest.
What have you learned about Leadership from the Triple Threat Basketball & Leadership Program?
I thought that Triple Threat was only about basketball, but it is not. It is about leadership. You should try to go to Triple Threat.”
Attitude defines character. Encourage others on your team.
When I get older, I might make a program like Triple Threat.
I love this program and want to say good-bye. Thank you Kenny! (Athletics Director)