5: Integrating new teammates, yourself, as a veteran, or as a coach. The new NBA season, Tua Tagovailoa’s head injuries, and much more!

Sports and Psychology Podcast

In today's fifth episode of the Sports & Psychology Podcast, we’re looking at the fastest way to bond with new teammates. With new seasons starting, we all have new teammates, and for the good of our success, and the team’s success, it’s important that we all bond as quickly as possible to achieve results. So if you’re a coach, player, employee, or student getting to know new people, and want to know how to bond with them quickly, then you’re right where you want to be.

I’m going to break this down into 3 sections. First, we’ll talk about the approach of a newcomer to a new team to bond quickly. Then, we’re going to take the opposite side where we’re a team veteran welcoming a new face. And then in the third segment, we’re going to approach new faces to a team from the coach's perspective and how we can get a team to vibe and bond faster.

Newcomers perspective:

• Drop the ego - Everyone hates a know-it. Use an example from companies of 3 months before bringing value. Try and understand the situation before showing out.
• Yes man
• Boundaries
• Understand existing and possible future roles

Veteran’s perspective:

• Show culture and standards
• Lead by example
• Show patience and encouragement
• Be positively vocal
• Take the initiative in integrating new faces into your existing activities

Now in the 3rd segment, we’re going to dive into how coaches can facilitate integrating new teammates into a team.

• Culture
• Values
• Definition of a good manager
• Creating bonding experiences
• Communicate, communicate, communicate on vision and role

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