Team Agreement Template

A framework for establishing clear communication, roles, and conflict resolution within your team.

Why a Team Agreement?

Great teams don't hope for chemistry—they build it. A clear agreement prevents misunderstandings and creates a foundation for honest communication.

Team Information

Team name: ________ Members:

1. ________ (Role: ________)
2. ________ (Role: ________)
3. ________ (Role: ________)

Agreement date: ________ Review date: ________ (recommend every 3-6 months)

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1. Roles & Responsibilities

Playing Roles

Position	Primary Player	Backup	Strengths
Pointer
Middle
Shooter

Off-Field Roles

Role	Person	Responsibilities
Captain (decisions)		Final call on tactics
Organizer (logistics)		Bookings, schedule, communication
Motivator (energy)		Keep spirits up, positive reinforcement

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2. Communication Agreements

During Matches

Before each end:

• [ ] Brief terrain discussion
• [ ] Agree on strategy
• [ ] Confirm who plays first

Hand signals we use:

Signal	Meaning
	Point close
	Point far
	Shoot
	Wait/discuss
	Your choice

After mistakes:

• [ ] No blame language ("why did you...")
• [ ] Supportive response ("unlucky, next one")
• [ ] Quick reset, move forward

We agree NOT to:

• [ ] Criticize during play
• [ ] Show negative body language
• [ ] Discuss other options after a throw
• [ ] Blame teammates for losses

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3. Decision Making

Tactical Decisions

Who decides shot selection?

• [ ] Player throwing decides
• [ ] Captain suggests, player decides
• [ ] Team discusses briefly

When we disagree:

1. Each person states view briefly (10 sec)
2. Captain makes final call
3. Everyone commits 100%
4. Review after match, not during

Substitution Decisions

How we decide who plays:

Criteria:

• [ ] Form/recent performance
• [ ] Terrain suitability
• [ ] Physical condition
• [ ] Rotation fairness

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4. Training Commitment

Regular training:

• Frequency: ________ times per week
• Duration: ________ hours
• Location: ________

Attendance expectations:

• [ ] Communicate absences 24h in advance
• [ ] Miss max _____ sessions per month
• [ ] Arrive on time / _____ min early

What we practice:

• [ ] Individual skills
• [ ] Team tactics
• [ ] Pressure situations
• [ ] Competition simulation

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5. Competition Commitments

Tournaments we commit to:

1. ---

2. ---

3. ---

Pre-competition:

• [ ] Confirm availability 1 week before
• [ ] Arrive _____ min before first match
• [ ] Warm up together

Post-competition:

• [ ] Brief debrief (win or lose)
• [ ] Celebrate efforts
• [ ] Save detailed analysis for training

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6. Conflict Resolution

When Tensions Arise

Step 1: Cool down

• Don't address conflict during/immediately after match
• Wait minimum 24 hours if emotions high

Step 2: Direct conversation

• Person with issue approaches the other directly
• Use "I" statements ("I felt..." not "You always...")
• Listen without defending

Step 3: Mediation (if needed)

• Third team member facilitates
• Each person shares perspective
• Find solution together

Step 4: Team meeting (if unresolved)

• All members present
• Structured discussion
• Agree on path forward

We Commit To:

• [ ] Address issues, not let them fester
• [ ] Assume good intentions
• [ ] Prioritize team over ego
• [ ] Keep disagreements private (not to others)

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7. Feedback Culture

How we give feedback:

• [ ] Specific and actionable
• [ ] Balance positive and developmental
• [ ] In private (not in front of others)
• [ ] Regular (not just when problems)

Feedback schedule:

• [ ] Brief check-in after each tournament
• [ ] Deeper feedback session every _____ weeks
• [ ] Annual team review

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8. Fun & Connection

We agree to:

• [ ] Celebrate wins together
• [ ] Support each other in losses
• [ ] Social activity every _____ months
• [ ] Remember why we play: ________

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Signatures

By signing, we commit to this agreement and to revisiting it when needed.

Name: ________ Signature: ________ Date: ________

Name: ________ Signature: ________ Date: ________

Name: ________ Signature: ________ Date: ________

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Review Notes

Review date: ________

What's working:

What needs adjustment:

Updated agreements:

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Related Resources

• Team Dynamics Education — Build stronger team bonds
• Peer Feedback Template — Structured feedback tools
• Training Session Guide — Practice together effectively