Set the Table
As we work to build our team it’s important players understand it’s not all about them.
The jersey they are wearing represents something bigger; it represents their community, their school, their coaches and their teammates. Those teammates extend beyond just the person to the right and the left, it also includes the person before them and after them. Everyone plays a part in building a program. It’s the ultimate team-effort.
As jerseys are passed from season-to-season, from one player to the next; Jersey Rep’ will help create a sense of pride encouraging the players to represent their jersey better than ever.
"“This exercise has had such an impact in our program. It provides a sense of pride and develops a greater love for their program & teammate.”"
High School Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania
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Lesson Plan
Exercise Reminder Card
To emphasize and reinforce the lessons learned in this exercise with your players, download and share this graphic with them 24 hours after completing the exercise.
Quiz Questions
Use these questions below to engage after you have taught the exercise.
- Why does your jersey represent something bigger than you?
- What does it mean to leave a legacy?
- When you rep your jersey well for yourself, what do you also do for those who will wear it in the future?
At Home
Coaches, use the below question, reflection, and action to engage parents, guardians, and other family members in the lessons learned in this exercise.
Suggestions on how to use: Email to parents the day you have taught this lesson, add it to the materials you send home, or text it to text message threads with your players.
- Question: What does your jersey mean to you?
- Reflection: What will you remember most about your journey with this jersey?
- Action: Begin writing down what words of encouragement you will share with the next person wearing your jersey.
Coach’s Reflection
Coach, take a moment to reflect on the lesson and how you can lead by example to your players.
Coach, Jersey Rep has the potential to have a tremendous impact on your program. How do you see this benefitting your athletes and what do you plan to do to make this a special tradition within your program? How can you introduce Jersey Rep well and build excitement for it each season?