Appearance

Soccer shirt/jersey (tucked in, no hoodies, no hats)

Soccer shorts / track suit (tied and/or zipped)

Soccer socks (no holes, matching colors, pulled up)

Shin pads

Soccer shoes (clean, polished, tied tight)

Showered

Hair combed

Mannerism

I always show good posture (stand up straight, no hands on hips, always on my toes, no sitting, no yawning)

I make eye contact when coach is speaking

I listen when coach is speaking

I ask questions when needed

I greet coach/teammates with a "Hello" and a smile at start of training

I never whine, complain ,sulk, curse or make excuses

Training Habits

I am well rested (good night sleep)

Healthy snack 1 hour before training (fuel for muscles)

I kept myself well hydrated - before/during/after training

I showed up early

I was dressed and ready to go when training started

I helped with equipment before, during and after training

I practiced on my own before training started (juggling, etc.)

I warmed up properly

I encouraged other players with positive comments ("well done", "good tackle", etc.)

I picked up any garbage left at training (tape, water bottles, etc.) (mine and/or anybody else's)

I respected the training facilities and did not abuse them in anyway (bathrooms, hallways, pitch, etc.)

I tried to do the exercises the way the coach wanted them done. I paid attention to details.

I was open to constructive criticism and realize that the coach is only trying to help me play better and that it is nothing personal

I pressured the opponent in possession of the ball quickly (every time)

I tackled hard when needed (no prisoners, no hard feelings, it is all business)

When I lost the ball I tried to win it back quickly (every time)

I hustled to get behind the ball when my team lost possession (every time)

I controlled/attacked the ball quickly (no bounces)

I passed and then moved into a better position (don't grow roots)

I shot the ball when I had the opportunity

I took players on 1 v 1 when the situation called for it

I did not give the ball away on throw ins, free kicks, or goal kicks

When I fell I got back up quickly

I put myself in harms way to make plays (blocked shots, turf burn to save a goal, etc.)

If my team was losing I played harder and smarter (never give up)

I made an exceptional play (diving header, bicycle kick, incredible save, last ditch tackle, etc.)

I treated every exercise as a competition and always wanted to be the fastest, strongest, smartest. I gave 100%

If I found an exercise too easy or boring I worked harder to try and do it faster/better. I pushed myself to the limits. (your touch can never be too good, you can never be too fast, your shot can never be too accurate).

Sportsmanship

I was honest (ball crossed the line, admit to hand balls, etc.)

I played hard, but fair. Tough, but not dirty

I subbed out when it was my turn

After the game there were no hard feelings between my opponents and I (whatever happens in the game, stays in the game)