Creating a CULTURE of BELONGING | Creating a Winning Team Dynamic with Dr. Brooke Rundle

Volleyball

Year2025

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A primary responsibility of the coach is to create and reinforce a positive and productive team culture on the volleyball court. Dr. Brooke Rundle, Founder of Headstrong Mindset and NTDP Consultant, guides coaches through what they should understand about group dynamics and tangible steps to help their team function effectively on the court. Rundle emphasizes the importance of helping athletes identify their role, preventing role conflict on the team, teaching athletes to communicate well, and creating a culture of belonging where athletes can be their authentic selves. 00:00 - Introduction to Team Culture 02:32 - The 4 Stages of Team Development 09:15 - Navigating the ""Storming"" Stage 13:45 - The ""Norming"" & ""Performing"" Stages 21:14 - Defining Formal & Informal Team Roles 37:12 - Culture of Belonging vs. Fitting In 45:54 - On-Court Communication Strategies