In sports, we often see the potential of a team and how good they can be; however, they need that extra ‘umph’ to become a great team. In order for teams to be the best, they need to know each other on and off the court – team bonding is essential to success.
Team bonding is anything that is done as a team off the court and outside of the work area to enhance leadership, group cohesion, and conflict resolution. Team bonding activities are usually fun and adventurous activities that bring the team together in order to create a sense of belonging and commardere. Team bonding activities can be having dinner as a team, doing volunteer work together, or engaging in the adventure of a Ropes (Challenge) Course together. All of these activities promote individual differences, develop team identities, and allows the emergence of leaders to become the voice of the team. Once these players have “broken the ice” and have something in common, it becomes easier to communicate in the practice and game arena and healthy bonds begin to form between teammates and even coaches. Team bonding helps to build communication, loyalty, and dedication which in turn helps the team succeed on and off the court.
As a coach, I recommend that you consider team bonding activities as the first step to making your team a success!
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