The C4L Survey

CHARACTER MATTERS! This survey contains the C4L essential to evaluate your coaching when it comes character development. How do you measure up?

Y or N - I understand the role that strong character plays in achieving success in my sport.

Y or N - I believe it is my responsibility as a coach to develop character in my players.

Y or N - I have a written statement describing why I coach.

Y or N - I have a formula to develop the complete player; the person not just the performer.

Y or N - I am dedicated to creating a culture of great Character in my program.

Y or N - I have documented Core Values that define me and my team and I communicate them frequently to everyone involved in my program.

Y or N - I have listed and defined the character qualities that I want to focus on developing in my players this season.

Y or N - I have a specific game plan for developing those character qualities.

Y or N - I use supporting materials to reinforce my character development plan.

Y or N - I have committed a specific, scheduled part of each practice, training session, game preparation and game debrief to the discussion of character.

Y or N - I have a character theme each week for my players to learn, develop and demonstrate.

Y or N - I have developed a specific character language to use with players to articulate the development of the character traits as I coach everyday.

Y or N - I am combining the character traits into my drills in practice.

Y or N - I recognize and reward players for demonstrating the character qualities, both on and off the field.

Y or N - Character development in my players is being noticed by parents, teachers and others.

Y or N - I have found my own character growing along with my players in this process.

Y or N - I am Coaching 4 Life … not just a season.