Synopsis
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CHARACTER: “The Building Blocks of Character” are the specific traits and habits that help people maximize their talents and abilities, pursue personal and collective excellence, and successfully reach their absolute full potential in life. Similar to John Wooden’s famous Pyramid of Success, “The Building Blocks of Character” are designed to help individuals and teams reach their absolute full potential, perform at their absolute highest level, and to achieve personal and collective excellence along the way…all while working together to attain competitive greatness. There are 21 specific traits (known as “The Building Blocks”), each accompanied by an informative character lesson discussing the importance of developing and displaying the trait. In addition, every character trait comes with its own special “block” that is meant to be cut-out and posted prominently on display. Collectively, the Building Blocks comprise a Character Pyramid that helps to reinforce the valuable lessons learned from each and every character trait. The Building Blocks of Character Team Workbook & Discussion Guide is a great resource for teams of any sport, and groups of any nature. The character blocks can be taught daily, weekly, or monthly, creating positive and powerful themes for your team, group, or organization. The Team Workbook & Discussion Guide includes 21 insightful lessons, helpful handouts, educational exercises, and questions group discussion, along with an overview of all 21 character traits. The Team Workbook also includes 21 “Building Blocks” for cut-out and display. By definition and design: “The Building Blocks of Character” are the traits & habits that help people maximize their talents and abilities, pursue personal and collective excellence, and successfully reach their absolute full potential in life. The Building Blocks of Character are designed to help propel your athletes toward individual greatness and collective team success. Hopefully, they will spur you and your team on toward a special kind of excellence.
About the Author
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Frank DiCocco currently serves as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development for Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He previously spent close to a decade coaching at the high school level, working at Dwyer High School (FL), South Pointe High School (SC), Godby High School (FL), Avon Old Farms School (CT), and several other programs along the east coast. Frank DiCocco has authored a total of six books, including the “Playbook for Manhood: A Game Plan for Being a REAL Man,” along with a corresponding character-education curriculum entitled: “The REAL Man Program.” Frank DiCocco also has worked with the NFL’s Youth Impact Program for at-risk inner-city students, and also runs his own non-profit organization, called: “The HOPE Foundation for a Better Tomorrow.” The “HOPE Foundation” (note the use of the acronym) focuses on “Helping Other People Excel.” Frank writes for a number of online publications, including American Football Monthly and Gridiron Strategies, as well as authors his own nationally-circulated e-mail publication. To receive Coach Frank DiCocco’s “Thought of the Week” life-lessons e-mail, feel free to contact Frank at: fdicocco@gmail.com. The “Playbook for Manhood” and “The REAL Man Program” both are available for purchase on Amazon.com, along with all of Coach DiCocco’s current titles. In addition, Frank also maintains a professional website (www.CoachDiCocco.com) and an educational website (www.RealManInc.org).
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