Crusader Baseball
2016-17 CORE VALUES
Christ-Centered
Grateful to God for giving me the health, talent and ability to play this game
- Team will attend church service together
- Team will participate in community service activities
- Team will pray together regularly
Relentless
Know the reason for what you are doing and keep that in mind every single day
- Work every day to the best of your ability, all-out effort, all the time
- Sitting in the “Learning T”
- Focus attention on what we can control
- Set daily goals and evaluate yourself at the end of every practice
Unity
We are ONE, on and off the field
- Nothing is more valuable than a true friend
- Unity is the key to teamwork
- Hold your teammates accountable, both on the field and in the classroom
Selfless
Make team goals your first priority
- Be accepting of your role on the team, realizing that every person is a valuable asset
- Remember that your individual decisions impact an entire team
- Share in the success of your teammates
Attitude
you are in control of your attitude and the effects it has on your team
- “Get to” vs. “Have to” mentality— “Brian Cain”
- Your body language is a direct reflection of your attitude
- Adversity will strike; your response is key
Dependability
Be a reliable team member
- Put forth your best effort
- Be loyal and committed to your teammates, 100% of the time
- Living up to our word and fulfilling our promises
Excellence
being at your best when it means the most: every practice, every game, every pitch
- Make eye contact with your coaches and teammates when they are talking; show respect
- You will improve by giving your all, it’s that simple
- Be proactive in the classroom; do your assignments ahead of time, baseball isn’t an excuse for late work
Respect
consistently do the right thing and respect will be earned over time
- Respect the game of baseball by giving your best effort all the time
- Communicate honestly and respectfully with coaches and teammates
- Arrive early to all practices and games, ready to give your best effort
Servant Leader
use your success to have a positive impact on someone else
- Help people develop & perform to their highest potential
- The Rock upon which a great culture is built
- Act with humility
- Cultivate a culture of trust