ion. No “hard and fast rule” gives the leader the flexibility in differentsituations and provides the “latitude to lead” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.11). Support System“Set up a family support system for your team. It’s like getting a shot to keep awayjealousy” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.12).Distribute laminated cards to each individual with the phone numbers of staff and fellowplayers. Remind them to call somebody when they’re in harms way. A Handshake DealMake handshake deals with players during the recruiting process, and tell them of the“fair but not equal” policy, which means be “fair” in everything that you do, but playerswill not be “equal” with regard to on-the-court playing time. A handshake deal means there are no hidden agendas, everything is straight up.“Mutual commitment helps people overcome the fear of failure - especially when peopleare part of a team sharing and achieving goals” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.15).This commitment to each other allows for open lines of communication. Talk with theplayers regularly about their personal lives to show you care. “Ongoing communicationenforces the handshake” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.16).Each year brings with it a new team, a new set of personalities, and a new set of skills.So each year you have to coach differently.“Each team has to run its own race” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.17). Ch 2: Building Your TeamTalent“When you first assemble a group, it’s not a team right off the bat. It’s only a collectionof individuals” (Krzyzewski, 2000, p.19).Assembling skillful individuals as part of the team is a given in order to succeedEmploy really good, smart people who want to be part of an organization. Not “yes”people, but people that will tell you the truth, no matter if it is good or bad.All assistants should want to be a top leader in the future...
