TAFT stands for Talent, Academics, Fundamentals, and Teamwork.
Talent separates young athletes. But is it everything? No. So what else matters?
Courtesy: North Dakota Reporter
Academics are important. If an athlete doesn’t keep up with academics, he or she won’t play.
Fundamentals are important. Progress is a function of knowing the fundamentals of a sport.
Teamwork is important. Winning requires coordinated effort. No player can do it all by him/herself.
Athletes need the total package–having talent, being solid academically, knowing the fundamentals, and being a team player.
Coaches need to preach TAFT. Players need to develop TAFT. Parents need to endorse TAFT. It’s the recipe for individual success, team success, and the prospect of playing at the next level.
