How to find good teammates

Recently, I had the pleasure of looking at a series of interesting interviews with college basketball coaches. Coaches of highly successful men’s and women’s basketball programs are speaking about what it means to be a good teammate, and specifically, what they look for when recruiting players.

What you don’t hear in the interviews is anything about skill, talent or expertise. These coaches know every player demonstrates the technical ability to play the game. They also know that’s not what is going to ensure their program’s continued success.

They need something more. They are looking for it. They are recruiting for it.

And thanks to their insights, you have some things to use in your recruitment process too.

 

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