1. CONFIDENCE
   

1. The monarch way
   

1. The monarch displays a quiet inner confidence based on the preparation of himself and his teammates
   
2. The monarch’s confidence is based on the consistency of accomplishments and daily work habits
   
3. The monarch can subject himself to tough challenges and practices, and he can see the value in hard work
   
4. The monarch has an air of relaxed aggressiveness and is comfortable in any situation that may come forward
   
5. The monarch Prepares hard everyday and when success comes his way, he attributes it to the effort he has put into preparation
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person will be self-absorbed and arrogant
   
2. This person Is happy with the outcome of games because they prove that he has “arrived”, and he no longer has to practice hard
   
3. This person will expect special treatment because of athletic ability
   
4. This person will develop poor work habits and focus on themselves, instead of the team
   

-Lacota Sioux

1. Teachable spirit (Coachable)
   

1. The monarch way
   

1. The monarch understands the coach’s job is to identify areas of weakness and help them improve
   
2. The monarch equates correction as the by-product of the coach seeing potential in them to get better
   
3. The monarch has learned to take correction as a compliment and an opportunity to improve
   
4. The monarch has the inner confidence to not feel singled out or criticized
   
5. The monarch’s body language should be showing thanks for the help to improve
   
6. The monarch should worry if he stops being corrected
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person doesn’t look at correction as an opportunity for growth
   
2. This person is often too self-important to admit he does not know everything
   
3. This person takes correction as criticism and feels he is being picked on
   
4. This person will give responses to correction in the form of an excuse. “it is not my fault”— “I thought someone else was going to..” -- “the ref blew the call”
   

-Lin Yutang

1. PRIDE
   

1. The Monarch
   

1. The monarch enjoys the “good” kind of pride which is a shared feeling, rather than the “ego” pride based on individual accomplishments
   
2. The monarch wants to be as good as possible for himself and the good of the group
   
3. The monarch is a part of the right kind of pride where effort and determination are more important than talent
   
4. This kind of pride is not felt by poorly disciplined teams made up of selfish individuals who play carelessly and without passion
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person has false pride which is displayed by words and actions: “look at me, I am great because I happen to win some games”
   
2. This person’s pride is lost as easily as it has been gained. When defeated: “We got robbed” or “we are no good”
   
3. This person’s pride comes and goes with wins and losses
   
4. This person believes that normal rules don’t apply to him because they are born with physical gifts
   
5. This person thinks they should be excused from practices, paying attention and hard work
   
6. This person thinks he is better than others due to athletic ability
   

-Benjamin Franklin

1. INTEGRITY
   

1. The Monarch
   

1. The monarch will engage in actions that follow their worlds and beliefs
   
2. The monarch says what he means and follows that exact path
   
3. The monarch’s word is good; his handshake confirms the deal, and his signature is worth something
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person will say and sign what is required and does what he wants
   
2. This person will cause a team to self-destruct when adversity comes
   
3. This person will look for ways to cheat or cut corners to have success (steroids)
   

-Albert Schweitzer

1. DISCIPLINE
   

1. The monarch
   

1. The monarch sees discipline as a positive. He sees it as focused attention and effort
   
2. The monarch sees discipline as a characteristic that sets him apart and gives himself an edge
   
3. The monarch is attentive and enthusiastic during practice and competition
   
4. The monarch displays good sportsmanship and respect for authority
   
5. The monarch is personally responsible to himself, his coaches and his teammates
   
6. The monarch is reliable and trustworthy
   
7. The monarch will control his emotions and redirect thoughts and actions to positive attitudes and behaviors
   
8. The monarch understands that discipline from a coach is a sign of love from that coach
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person sees discipline as a dirty word that is often associated with some sort of punishment
   
2. This person will feel sorry for himself or resist the intention of the discipline
   
3. This person confuses temper and frustration with being competitive rather than a lack of discipline
   
4. This person’s body language and words will discourage teammates while giving their opponents strength
   
5. This person will resist discipline
   

-Forrest Gregg

1. Positive Competitive Perseverance (mental Toughness)
   

1. The Monarch
   

1. The Monarch understands there is no such thing as a perfect season
   
2. The Monarch keeps his “eyes up” and is not deterred by bumps in the road
   
3. The monarch can visualize the finished product and is committed to continuous improvement
   
4. The Monarch can bounce back quickly from mistakes and will refuse to remain discouraged
   
5. The monarch will quickly refocus after a mistake and prepare for the next play
   
6. The monarch will embrace adversity as an opportunity to display mental toughness and character
   
7. The monarch cannot have his spirit broken
   
8. The monarch looks forward to the toughest competition as a test of himself
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person gets discouraged easily and often brings his teammates down with him
   
2. This person allows failures or disappointments that happened yesterday, interfere with today
   
3. This person will surrender easily when times get tough
   
4. This person will put his own needs before the needs of the team
   
5. This person will feel sorry for himself and think “why me?” when adversity comes
   
6. This person will feel adversity happens to them rather than for them
   

-John Wooden

1. ACCOUNTABILITY
   

1. The Monarch
   

1. The monarch will take personal accountability and action for whatever happens to him
   
2. The monarch knows that work and practice are the surest ways to improve
   
3. When things are not going well, the monarch will look at himself first to see where he can make a difference
   
4. The monarch can bolster his strengths and at the same time address his weaknesses
   
5. The monarch is a problem solver and will take initiative when needed
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This person will blame everyone but himself when things do not go well
   
2. This person will blame things out of his control (referees, conditions and coach)
   
3. This person sees himself as a victim and is seldom honest with himself about his areas of weakness
   
4. This person will not tackle his problems head on, preferring to sidestep any responsibility for individual or team improvement
   
5. This person will seldom improve his levels of proficiency above what comes naturally
   
6. This person is an excuse-maker and blame deflector, he will have difficulty ever admitting that he has ever made a mistake
   
7. This person is a problem admirer rather than a problem solver
   

-John F. Kennedy

1. TEAM FIRST
   

1. The Monarch Way
   

1. The monarch does not try to stand out from the rest of the team
   
2. The monarch intentionally puts the needs of the team before the needs of himself
   
3. The monarch understands that every role on the team is of equal value
   
4. The monarch knows that nothing can compare to the memories built from being part of something greater than himself
   
5. The monarch will wholeheartedly embrace the character traits of a team player and fully commit to the group effort
   

1. The anti-monarch
   

1. This player will satisfy his own needs by being selfish with his effort, attention or immature behavior
   
2. This player will see roles as being limiting and are selfish or jealous of other teammates roles
   
3. This player will chose when he will coast and when he will work and when he will listen or ignore instruction or correction
   
4. This player will be last in line, place blame for mistakes on teammates or coaches
   
5. This player has to be pushed and gets upset easily
   

-Bruce Brown

• Is your confidence based on preparation
  

• Do you have a teachable spirit? Do you take correction as a compliment?
  

• Do you have the good kind of pride (shared joy)?
  

• Do you accept and embrace discipline as a positive statement about yourself, your coach and your team?
  

• Are you going to be able to stay positive and competitive through the tough times?
  

• Do you take accountability for your own actions? Are you a problem solver or an excuse maker?
  

• Can you accept a role? Put the team ahead of yourself? Can you not let your teammates down in every choice, on and off the field?