A book that is a must read for all coaches is "Coaching Team Basketball" by Tom Crean and Ralph Pim. It is filled with great information on how to build a basketball team from scratch. Here is a list of 7 ways to promote teamwork and team unity:
1. Team success lies at the very heart of teamwork and team unity.
2. Five ways to promote team ownership are shared values, game preparation, road rules, recruiting, and shared leadership
3. The key to team work is to learn a role, accept that role, and strive to become excellent playing in it.
4. Successful coaches put players in situations where they have to deal with adversity and fight back.
5. Every player must talk on both ends of the court.
6. Five ways to improve team communication are: make eye contact, point to the passer, stand for a teammate, form team huddles, and solicit input.
7. Soliciting input from team members strengthens a team because it allows players to take ownership.
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