Philosophy Assignment
This assignment is to have you think about who you are and what culture you want to create for
your sports program, business, department, or activity/event. Your philosophy is personal and
unique to you, and your experiences, beliefs, and values should be reflected. Spend some quality
time thinking about what is most important to you and how you will effectively instill your
philosophy into your business, program, etc. to create the culture that you desire.
(1 pt) Develop a list of 10 beliefs, values, or ideals which will serve as the
foundation for your philosophy. Quotes can also be used (i.e. Team Unity)
1.
We each have our own definitions or meanings that are based on our background
and preferences. Define what the belief, statement, value, or ideal means to
you.
2.
(1 pt) Write a statement for each belief, statement, value, or ideal in the
context of your career (coaching, teaching, management, etc.)
3.
(3 pts) Now that we have our foundation of how we view sports, the culture we
want to create and defined each of them, write 3 methods you would employ to
make it happen (action steps).
This assignment is worth 50 points. Points will be deducted for late submissions, improper
formatting, and grammar.
To give you a visual, below is an example for the value “INTEGRITY” used in different contexts
(professions). You are NOT allowed to use any of the following examples in your philosophy.
COACHING EXAMPLE:
VALUE & DEFINITION:
STATEMENT:
INTEGRITY: Consistency in our actions.
“We will play the game with integrity, whether we are winning or losing.”
ACTIONS:
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Clearly communicate program philosophies and expectations
Committed to teaching the fundamentals
Practice with purpose and intensity
EDUCATION EXAMPLE:
VALUE & DEFINITION:
STATEMENT:
INTEGRITY: Moral in thoughts and actions
“I will conduct my classroom and personal life with integrity to be an
example to the children who are entrusted to me.”
ACTIONS:
• Classroom expectations will be communicated verbally and posted throughout the
room.
• Discipline will be administered consistently and appropriately
• Sass talking, inappropriate language or touching will not be tolerated.
MANAGEMENT EXAMPLE:
VALUE & DEFINITION:
STATEMENT:
INTEGRITY: Fair and honest.
The XYZ company is committed to developing, producing, delivering and
servicing our products with integrity.
ACTIONS:
• Transparent from creation to delivery
• Produce quality products that meet or exceed industry standards
• No hidden fees or charges
QUOTE EXAMPLE:
QUOTE & DEFINITION:
STATEMENT:
“WE ARE ONE” : Team unity
“We will be unified through adversity and victory.”
ACTIONS:
• Provide opportunities for teamwork and bonding
• Decisions will be made for the good of the team
• Promote positive team play (unselfishness)
Please follow the format that has been provided in the examples above for your 10 values.
VALUE/QUOTE & DEFINITION:
STATEMENT:
ACTIONS (3):