Common Goal

1. The team has established a clear and compelling goal to pursue for the season. 1 2 3 4

2. I am confident this team has the talent and ability to achieve the season goal. 1 2 3 4

3. The standards and rules we have set for the team will help us achieve our goals. 1 2 3 4

4. Everyone one the team is working toward the same team goal. 1 2 3 4

Commitment

5. The team has a strong work ethic, we have few players who slack off. 1 2 3 4

6. The team often has players who come early to practice and stay late for extra work. 1 2 3 4

7. The team’s success is a high priority for most players. 1 2 3 4

8. The team persists through most obstacles and adversities that come our way. 1 2 3 4

Complementary Roles

9. Players on this team clearly understand the roles they need to play for team success. 1 2 3 4

10. Coaches and players show appreciation for every role on our team, including the subs. 1 2 3 4

11. Most players on this team have accepted their roles and are willing to play them. 1 2 3 4

12. Players on the team are willing to sacrifice individual goals for the good of the team. 1 2 3 4

Communication

13. Communication between the coaches and players is honest, clear and effective. 1 2 3 4

14. Communication among players is honest, clear and effective. 1 2 3 4

15. The team communicates effectively during competition. 1 2 3 4

16. Coaches and players listen well to each other’s opinions and feelings. 1 2 3 4

Constructive Conflict

17. This team does a good job of constructively addressing conflict when it arises. 1 2 3 4

18. Players on the team generally can tolerate each other’s minor differences. 1 2 3 4

19. Team members respect each other and seldom talk about teammates behind their backs. 1 2 3 4

20. Players on the team do not take personal conflicts on the field/court when they play. 1 2 3 4

Cohesion

21. Players on the team like to hang out with each other outside of games and practices. 1 2 3 4

22. Players on the team generally respect and trust each other. 1 2 3 4

23. Players on this team stick up for each other when criticized from the outside. 1 2 3 4

24. Players on this team help and take care of each other when teammates are struggling. 1 2 3 4

Credible Coaching

25. The players believe in the coach (es) as a credible, competent and caring leader (s). 1 2 3 4

26. The coach (es) generally has a good feel for what is going on with our team. 1 2 3 4

27. There is a good, solid and positive leadership from the players/captains on this team. 1 2 3 4

28. The coach (es) creates a positive and productive environment to help us reach our goals. 1 2 3 4

When you are finished, add up the score for each section. Then add the totals of the seven sections together to get your Total Score on the Team Building Evaluation.

Total Score

Team Building Evaluation Rating Scale

Total

Score Rating Comments

98-112 Great Congratulations! Your team is functioning at a very high level.

84-97 Good Overall your team is doing well, a few improvements should help.

70-83 Okay While your team is okay, improving it should enhance your success.

56-69 Poor Your team is struggling and you should invest time to improve it.

42-55 Terrible You’ve got some serious work to do to improve your team.

Below 42 Chaos Consider finding another team (or another job).