Stats, measurables and video can tell you a lot—but the ultimate difference-maker when evaluating players is understanding and confirming intangibles. Every championship-caliber player and coach that I’ve worked for has had strong intangibles. Discuss as a staff the top 5-10 characteristics you would like for your team to play with. Great qualities to look for beyond position skill, size and speed:
INTANGIBLES TO LOOK FOR:
– Makes good decisions
– Poised
– Competitive
– Wants the ball when the game is on the line
– Hard worker
– Tough
– Fiery leader
– Confident
– Natural instincts
– Patient
– Focused
– Mature
– Coachable
– Great motor
– Love for the game
– Doesn’t make the same mistake twice
– Team Player
– Aggressive
– Has a presence
– Recovers from mistakes
– Great energy
– Good communicator
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Recruit the intangibles that are missing as a team. Treat the problems in your huddle or lockerroom.
