5 Steps to Effective Team Building From a Division I Strength Coach

Team Building is More Than A Common Goal

We’ll be the first to argue that strength and conditioning workouts are the building blocks to winning teams. But we also want to focus on another crucial aspect: team building. This is kind of a "no-brainer" considering our brand is called TeamBuildr, but creating a successful team mentality is more than just having a group of players who have a common goal.

So where does a coach even start when implementing successful and effective team building? For a head start, check out these team building tips from Boston University Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Glen Harris:

#1. Commit To The Process

A group doesn’t become a team in a day. Trust takes time and there’s no way to rush it.

#2. Obtain An Understanding Of The Mental Game

There’s more to any sport than the physicality of it. Understand the mind of a player in different situations and figure out ways to help other players understand that.

Understanding The Different Learning Styles of Athletes

#3. Create A Team Vision

Pick an attainable goal. It doesn’t necessarily have to be winning the championship.

*Covid Update* This can be extremely crucial at a time like this where your team might not even face any outside competition, let alone a championship. Pick an attainable goal that can still get your athletes excited!

#4. Provide Reinforcement Through The Structure Of Training

We know all about the importance of training. But using workouts that promote teamwork are much more beneficial to a team mentality than solo exercises. (Socially distanced of course!)

#5. Develop A Team Personality

What’s the philosophy of your team? How would you describe yourselves?

Of course there’s no exact formula to making a team work well together. But just keeping in mind the importance of cultivating this mentality will bring you closer to successful sports team building.

Send us some pictures of your team building exercises and we’ll post them on Instagram or Twitter! (Tag us @teambuildr and use the hashtag #teambuildr)