Team Building to Promote Sport Safety
Create a Safe and Supportive Environment with Team Building
A good team culture is where everyone feels secure and supported. Whether you are playing for fun in a recreational league or aiming for an Olympic or Paralympic medal, building a strong team helps everyone perform at their best. Disagreements are natural and handling them well strengthens your team.
Purposeful team building improves communication, trust, and motivation. When team members feel valued and included, they’re more motivated to contribute, making the experience better for all.
What can I do to strengthen my team?
Build Team Unity Through Regular Meetings
Schedule team meetings to discuss goals, celebrate successes, and identify ways to improve.
Discuss Shared Values and Goals
Give everyone a voice by discussing what matters to each team member. Knowing these values helps the team make decisions that support everyone’s goals.
Acknowledge and Handle Disagreements Constructively
Feeling safe doesn’t mean everyone will always agree. Handling disagreements respectfully builds trust and understanding within the team.
Apply True Sport Principles
The True Sport Principles promote positive behaviours, helping teams create safe and supportive environments
The True Sport Principles
Go For It:
Encourage everyone to give their best, even in challenging situations.
Play Fair:
Respect the rules and foster an equitable environment.
Respect Others:
Use respectful language and be welcoming to all.
Keep It Fun:
Celebrate effort, creativity, and enjoy time together.
Include Everyone:
Welcome teammates from all backgrounds.
Give Back:
Support positive community involvement.
Stay Healthy:
Focus on physical, psychological, and social well-being.
Maximize your Team’s Strengths
People perform best and enjoy themselves when they’re in roles that align with their strengths. Here are five steps to help your team make the most of everyone’s abilities.
Be Curious:
Take time to learn about each other’s strengths and interests.
Share Responsibility:
Assign roles that fit team members’ strengths, building confidence and belonging.
Be Appreciative:
Expressing appreciation improves relationships and boosts positivity.
Acknowledge Diversity:
Actively embrace diverse skills, values, and backgrounds enriches the team.
Have Fun:
Focusing on strengths builds appreciation and enjoyment within the team.
Featured Resources
How-To-Guides
How to Create a Team Agreement
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How to Handle Disagreements
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How-To-Guides
Fostering Psychological Safety
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