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Heart of a servant
When people step away from the habit of “taking” and enter the space of “giving,” We believe we become not only more fulfilled but healthier spiritually.
Giving back is like a statement to the God that says, Thank you for what you’ve given me. It’s like a nod of gratitude combined with a battery pack that energizes possibility for someone else.
As a coach, it is always crucial that players understand the value of having the heart of a servant.
WE all need to see the merits of self-sacrifice, not just because it would help us become a better player or coach more so because it will compel us to become great individuals
ITS SATISFYING TO SEE PLAYERS BECOME THE PEOPLE THEY ALWAYS WANTED TO BECOME WITH A SENSE OF BELONGING
One of my favourite John Wooden expressions is this: “It’s amazing how much can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.” This idea, too, belongs in the discussion of what it means to have a heart of a servant, because when someone is overly concerned with getting the credit or receiving the glory, it’s usually a strong indication that they’re only really there to serve themselves.
Players do this for all kinds of reasons—recognition, popularity, and competitiveness, to name just a few. A lot will play hard just to get scholarships. But the truth is that if you win a state championship as a team, you’ll ultimately get everything you want as an individual and more. This is why it’s crucial to always put the team first. Your team becomes your family for a season so coming together as one you will think will be a goal. When you prioritise the team, you are in service; when you prioritise yourself, the only thing you serve is your ego.
Selflessness has become the foundation, the bedrock, of my approach as a basketball coach.
Samoa National Coach & Pioneers Founder June Tahata shares.


Great players and great teams do more than what’s required, love to be coached, accept criticism, master the fundamentals and are passionate about practice - It takes daily hours dedicated to improvement!
"All of these things are achievable and sustainable, as Pioneers continue to strive for our dreams earning and adding more knowledge to this amazing game as leaders and mentors.
We endeavour to Blaze a trail leading every game we Coach and manage changing lives for the better!
Essential Coaching Skills for Leaders |
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Psychological safety and trust
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Effective communication
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Inclusive leadership
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Emotional intelligence
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Active listening
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Ability to give (and receive) feedback
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Empathy
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Goal-oriented
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A growth mindset |
Our mission is to build happier teams.
What you will need to start |
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Complete 'Aussie Hoops' coaching online course
It's free. Please sign up and complete at your earliest convenience. Send a copy of your accreditation when completed to ops@pioneersbasketball.net |
Complete 'Community Coach' accreditation.
To do this click on the link and complete Steps 1-5.
https://bqsite.ownurgoal.net.au/BecomeaCoach.html
When you complete the 'community coach' accreditation, forward a copy of your accreditation to ops@pioneersbasketball.net |
Blue Card - Apply. or renew via link https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services |