NON-NEGOTIABLES OF OUR PROGRAM
#POPEBOS
PERSEVERE (GRIT)
“In the warrior’s code there’s no surrender. Though your body says stop, your sprit cries NEVER!” – survivor
Only 2 things can kill your will, FAILURE and SUCCESS! CONQUER BOTH, live between the extremes
OPERATE RELENTLESSLY (GRIT)
There is no defense for relentless competitiveness.
Nothing can stop a team that will not retreat!
Up 10 or down 10, effort remains constant
PURSUE FUN (Gimme Dat Nation)
IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU HAVE FUN. IF IT’S NOT FUN YOU SHOULDN’T PLAY
EMBRACE EXPECTATIONS (DISTINCTION)
It is expected that you act in a way that will bring your family HONOR
It is expected that you act with high character in all public situations
It is expected that “outside” expectations do not negatively impact your performance
BROTHERHOOD
#1 job in this program is: TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER (regardless of class, regardless of stature on the field)
INVEST IN EACH OTHER
Refrain from degrading one another
CELEBRATE EACH OTHER (MUDITA FOREVER)
OWNERSHIP (NO EXCUSES)
Responsibility to teammates to do everything you can to help the team achieve success.
Responsibility to yourself to do everything to put yourself in a position to succeed.
Accountability for team successes and failures
SERVE (DISTINCTION)
SUPPORT FELLOW ATHLETES
SUPPORT teachers / Coaches in the building
Give back to the community because they give to us!
SUPPORT EACH OTHER