Character & Performance Card
Talent opens the door. Character keeps it open.
The Eleftheria Standard
We develop players who perform at a high level and demonstrate outstanding character on and off the field.
Performance Skills
Hardworking
Consistently giving your best effort.
Coach looks for: Finishes every drill, never quits.
Accountable
Owns actions and decisions.
Coach looks for: Accepts responsibility without excuses.
Competitive
Strives to improve while respecting others.
Coach looks for: Competes honestly and with intensity.
Courageous
Steps outside the comfort zone.
Coach looks for: Attempts difficult skills confidently.
Resilient
Responds positively to setbacks.
Coach looks for: Recovers quickly after mistakes.
Positive
Maintains an optimistic attitude.
Coach looks for: Encourages teammates after mistakes.
Focused
Gives full attention to the task.
Coach looks for: Listens, scans, avoids distractions.
Confident
Believes in preparation.
Coach looks for: Demands the ball and stays composed.
Enthusiastic
Brings energy to learning.
Coach looks for: High effort and positive body language.
Disciplined
Makes consistent good choices.
Coach looks for: Arrives prepared and follows standards.
Motivated
Has a desire to improve.
Coach looks for: Works beyond minimum expectations.
Creative
Finds new solutions.
Coach looks for: Expresses ideas with the ball.
Curious
Always wants to learn.
Coach looks for: Asks thoughtful questions.
| Skill | Definition | Coach Looks For |
|---|---|---|
| Hardworking | Consistently giving your best effort. | Finishes every drill, never quits. |
| Accountable | Owns actions and decisions. | Accepts responsibility without excuses. |
| Competitive | Strives to improve while respecting others. | Competes honestly and with intensity. |
| Courageous | Steps outside the comfort zone. | Attempts difficult skills confidently. |
| Resilient | Responds positively to setbacks. | Recovers quickly after mistakes. |
| Positive | Maintains an optimistic attitude. | Encourages teammates after mistakes. |
| Focused | Gives full attention to the task. | Listens, scans, avoids distractions. |
| Confident | Believes in preparation. | Demands the ball and stays composed. |
| Enthusiastic | Brings energy to learning. | High effort and positive body language. |
| Disciplined | Makes consistent good choices. | Arrives prepared and follows standards. |
| Motivated | Has a desire to improve. | Works beyond minimum expectations. |
| Creative | Finds new solutions. | Expresses ideas with the ball. |
| Curious | Always wants to learn. | Asks thoughtful questions. |
Character Skills
Unselfish
Puts the team first.
Coach looks for: Shares the ball and celebrates teammates.
Honest
Does the right thing.
Coach looks for: Admits mistakes and tells the truth.
Respectful
Treats everyone with dignity.
Coach looks for: Positive language and sportsmanship.
Appreciative
Shows gratitude.
Coach looks for: Thanks coaches and volunteers.
Humble
Remains teachable.
Coach looks for: Accepts coaching positively.
Patient
Trusts the development process.
Coach looks for: Does not become frustrated easily.
Loyal
Supports teammates and club.
Coach looks for: Positive regardless of results.
Trustworthy
Can be relied upon.
Coach looks for: Keeps commitments.
Encouraging
Builds others up.
Coach looks for: Supports struggling teammates.
Socially Aware
Understands impact on others.
Coach looks for: Reads situations appropriately.
Caring
Shows concern for others.
Coach looks for: Checks on teammates.
Empathetic
Understands others' feelings.
Coach looks for: Listens before reacting.
| Skill | Definition | Coach Looks For |
|---|---|---|
| Unselfish | Puts the team first. | Shares the ball and celebrates teammates. |
| Honest | Does the right thing. | Admits mistakes and tells the truth. |
| Respectful | Treats everyone with dignity. | Positive language and sportsmanship. |
| Appreciative | Shows gratitude. | Thanks coaches and volunteers. |
| Humble | Remains teachable. | Accepts coaching positively. |
| Patient | Trusts the development process. | Does not become frustrated easily. |
| Loyal | Supports teammates and club. | Positive regardless of results. |
| Trustworthy | Can be relied upon. | Keeps commitments. |
| Encouraging | Builds others up. | Supports struggling teammates. |
| Socially Aware | Understands impact on others. | Reads situations appropriately. |
| Caring | Shows concern for others. | Checks on teammates. |
| Empathetic | Understands others' feelings. | Listens before reacting. |
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