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Why do some programs struggle year after year? There are many reasons. Here are 5 Common Reasons Some Programs Struggle Year After Year... 1: Bad Habits Teams and individuals never 'Rise to the Occasion.' They always sink to their habits. Bad habits lose games. Good habits win games. Most teams that lose have sloppy habits in practice that carry over to games. Details matter. 2: Poor Culture A Coach's #1 job is to create a Positive, Team-Centered Culture. Culture can win you a lot of games. Culture gets you through the tough times. When you do not define your culture, it defines you. Culture is: - What you allow - What you emphasize - Every day Bad cultures can become toxic. Focus on building your Culture each and every day. 3: Poor Leadership Player leadership is critical to Team Success. Player-led teams win. Poor player leadership can destroy a team. Coaches need a systemic way to build and grow their leaders. I have developed my Team Leader OS for this reason. 4: Unrealistic Goals Set reachable goals. Then, tuck them away and focus on consistent habits. Focus on the process. Trust the process. If your goals become too difficult to reach, then change your goals. Unrealistic goals can create a losing mindset. 5: Entitlement Mindset Entitlement is a guaranteed loser for a team. Create a culture where "Everything is Earned." Create a 'No Deposit, No Return' mindset. Teams lose when players feel: - They are entitled to PLAY - They are entitled to LEAD - They are entitled to BE THERE Eliminate entitlement on your team. It will ruin your culture. I have created many resources to help coaches build their Team Culture and develop their Team Leaders. Check my profile for more details. _____ Follow me @gregberge for Actionable Ideas on Coaching, Leadership, Culture, and Teams. Join 8600+ others and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, Great Team Better Leaders 123. Check my profile for the link.