From a book called Court Sense: Winning Basketball’s Mental Game by a coach named John Giannini:

“Listen to the coaching staff.  Respect and help your teammates.  Present yourself in a manner that will be respected and admired by others.”

I underlined this quote many years ago.  It seemed to me a good way to guide someone wanting to help his team.

• Listen.  Be coachable.  Have the mindset that the coach will make you better.
• Respect and help.  Be a person who makes your teammate better.  Have encouraging words.  Acknowledge their efforts and progress.
• Be a model.  Cause others to want to be like you.  Inspire the better virtues amongst your team.

It’s a simple formula.  How do you match up?