“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 Communication Process
• Consistent • Listens
• Reliable • Evaluates
• Loyal • Decides on a Response
• Keeps Others • Responds w/
Involved Sensitivity
• Strong Work Ethic • Re-evaluates
• Big Hearted
 Enterpriser Style
Characteristics Communication
• Task Oriented Process
• Takes Action • Listens Selectively
• Loves to Lead • Evaluates Rapidly
• Gets Things Done • Responds
• Hard Worker • Briefly Re-
• Highly Confident evaluates
• Speaks openly &
boldly
 Analyzer Style
Characteristics Communication Process
• Big Planner • Listens
• Wants All The Info. • Evaluates
• Step by Step • Re-evaluates
Thinkers
• Responds
• High Standards
• Justifies
• Focuses on Facts
• Approaches Things
Logically
 Motivator Style
Characteristics Communication Process
• Enthusiastic
• High Energy • Listens Selectively
• Likes to Talk • Responds Impulsively
• Works Well w/ • Evaluates Rapidly
Others • Responds Again
• Dislikes Details
• Optimistic
On Leadership
“Just as in a stained-
glass 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 !