To be a LEADER Taking charge of a situation under pressure... paying the price in sweat, effort and sacrifice... showing the way through good example To be a SPORTSMAN Showing enthusiasm, spirit and courage all the time... taking advice and criticism i n an effort to improve... being humble and gracious both on and off the field... respecting your opponent in both victory and defeat To be a COMPETITOR Possessing a deep determination and desire to win... having pride in yourself and never give up... getting up one more time than you are knocked down... being tougher than your opponent every play To be AGGRESSIVE Hitting first and hitting harder than your opponent... hustling all the time, wanting to be # 1... always giving maximum effort To be DEDICATED Being well conditioned through proper training and diet... making every practice and working hard every play... studying your playbook to reduce mental errors... disciplining yourself to follow team rules and guidelines To be LOYAL Thinking in terms of "we" instead of "I"... sacrificing for the good of the team... respecting the organization and your teammates.