“Pumpkins in Progress:
Training Our Student Leaders”
Special Thanks:
Rose Pentz, Coordinator of
Student Support Services and
George Wunder, PE Teacher and
Knight Support Counselor
Century High School
Carroll County
Public Schools
Allow Your Good Qualities to
Shine for Others to See
AS A LEADER:
REMEMBER THAT WHAT
YOU DO IS MUCH MORE
IMPORTANT THAN WHAT
YOU SAY !!
YOUR ACTIONS ARE MORE
IMPORTANT THAN YOUR
WORDS !!
LEADERSHIP
“The best leaders
know how to elevate
some people, calm
some people, and
create one beating
heart.”
Coach Paul
“Bear” Bryant
What makes a good leader?
• Know Your Leadership Style
• The Eight Leadership Qualities
• Creating Team Chemistry & Team
Goals
• Managing Conflict
• Setting the Tone
• Being a Role Model At All Times
Know Your
Leadership Style
• Togetherness Style
• Enterpriser Style
• Analyzer Style
• Motivator Style
Togetherness Style
Characteristics
• Consistent
• Reliable
• Loyal
• Keeps Others
Involved
• Strong Work Ethic
• Big Hearted
Communication Process
• Listens
• Evaluates
• Decides on a Response
• Responds w/
Sensitivity
• Re-evaluates
Enterpriser Style
Characteristics
• Task Oriented
• Takes Action
• Loves to Lead
• Gets Things Done
• Hard Worker
• Highly Confident
• Speaks openly &
boldly
Communication
Process
• Listens Selectively
• Evaluates Rapidly
• Responds
• Briefly Reevaluates
Analyzer Style
Characteristics
• Big Planner
• Wants All The Info.
• Step by Step
Thinkers
• High Standards
• Focuses on Facts
• Approaches Things
Logically
Communication Process
• Listens
• Evaluates
• Re-evaluates
• Responds
• Justifies
Motivator Style
Characteristics
• Enthusiastic
• High Energy
• Likes to Talk
• Works Well w/
Others
• Dislikes Details
• Optimistic
Communication Process
• Listens Selectively
• Responds Impulsively
• Evaluates Rapidly
• Responds Again
On Leadership
“Just as in a stainedglass window– if
there was only one
color it would not be
beautiful. On our
team– if there was
only one player, it
would not be
successful.”
The Eight Leadership
Qualities
• Passionate
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Listens
• Knowledgeable
• Flexible
• Organized
• Caring
On Flexibility
“I don’t need to be the number one on
the team. This is what I train for day
in and day out. I am the support
player. If I need to hit, pitch, run,
whatever– I will do it. If everything
was going to be about me, I think I’d
quit.”
Creating Team Chemistry
• Camaraderie
• Confidence
• Communication
• Commitment
• Coachable
• Consistency
• Character
More on Teamwork
“Even when you’ve played the game
of your life, it’s the feeling of
teamwork that you’ll remember.
You’ll forget the plays, the shots, and
the scores, but you’ll never forget
your teammates.”
Developing Team Goals
• Are they measurable?
• Are they realistic?
• Are they specific?
Don’t let wins and losses determine
your success!
On Teamwork
“You play for the name on the
front, not the name on the back.”
“It’s easy to figure out who isn’t
a team player. They’ll
constantly remind the coach
just how good they are.”
On Losing
“I can accept
failure. Everyone
fails at something.
But I cannot accept
not trying.”
Michael Jordan
Dealing with Conflict
• Address the issue at the right time
• Use the right tone
• Be aware of underlying issues
• Respect others’ opinions
Most importantly, make sure you
communicate and take care of the
conflict!
On Conflict
“Obstacles are challenges for
winners and excuses for
losers.”
Be A Role Model
• Lead by example
• Make good decisions on and off the
court
• Work hard in the classroom
• Come to practice ready to work
hard each and every day
• Persevere when times get tough
Setting the Tone
• Show up every day.
• Have integrity.
• Remember: All eyes are on you.
• Decide to speak up or be quiet.
• Appreciate everyone’s role.
• Smile.
• Be up when others are down.
• Keep winning and losing in
perspective.
On Playing
“Do you know what
my favorite part of
the game is?
The opportunity to
play.”
Mike Singletary
Allow Your Good Qualities to
Shine for Others to See
Be the best leader that you can be !