Overview
The 6 exercise serves as the 3rd level of accountability within the Green Team Framework (1st being Green Team and 2nd being Lifeguard). “My 6” helps teammates pair up to support and look out for each other all season long. The phrase “I’ve got your six” means “I’ve got your back,” like how a teammate watches out for the others. In this exercise, each player will have a “6” partner, working together to help each other stay positive and focused (“Green”).
"The SIX program was my favorite part of Lead ‘Em Up and something I looked forward during both my two years on Varsity."
Maryland High School Varsity Boys Basketball Senior Captain
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Lesson Plan
The Six Lesson Plan
Language Guide
My 6
An individual who has your back and is working to help push you to a higher level
Additional Resources
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: Who is a “Six”?
- Reflection: What does it feel like to be at least partially responsible for a teammate’s growth?
- Action: Share some of the ways you plan on serving your teammate in an effort to enhance their growth throughout the season.
Coach’s Reflection
Coach, take a moment to reflect on the lesson and how you can lead by example to your players.
Coach, who are the people that have your back? What does it mean to have that kind of support? How does it help you do what you do? While reflecting upon that, whose backs’ do you have? Do they know you've got their six?