This marks my Fourth Season into coaching a frisbee team.
The difference is, this time we seemingly have succeeded to build a culture that we can be proud off. Whatever this culture was, it is called the — The Tapir Standard.
Some notes on Culture Building:
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It must be top down. Meaning: it all starts from the party with the largest say in the team.
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Have a few leaders of the team who believe in your vision.
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Then stick through the vision, execute no matter what. No exceptions.
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Once it reaches a critical mass, probably 60-70% of the team, it becomes the identity of the team. The buy for the rest, will eventually happen.
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Shaping culture is difficult. You will get pushbacks. The path can be lonely as the visionary as people are averse to changes.
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It may take couple of tries. But never lose sight on yourself.
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It takes huge emotional stability as the one who push for changes.
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Lastly, 心存善念，尽力而为。
I am forever grateful for the Tapir 2025 rendition on showing myself, and the world, how far a team who cares for each other can go.