Students who participate in school band or orchestra have the lowest levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs among any group in our society.

-- H. Con. Res. 266, United States Senate, June 13, 2000

Coach Wooden on Leadership

The website www.coachwooden.com contains some of the most helpful, inspirational, and tested leadership material available. The pyramid below was developed by Coach Wooden over decades and reflects the building-block process for developing success. The idea is to start at the bottom of the pyramid from the corners, and work your way in. Only after all five foundation building blocks are in place should the next level be developed. A printable version of the pyramid is available by clicking on the image below.

All core values translate into the classroom, the band room, business, or the basketball court. Developing teamwork by prioritizing focus on the building blocks is certainly a recipe for success. Below are the 12 Lessons in Leadership from the bottom of the pyramid:

1. Good Values Attract Good People

2. Love Is The Most Powerful Four-Letter Word

3. Call Yourself A Teacher

4. Emotion Is Your Enemy

5. It Takes 10 Hands To Make A Basket

6. Little Things Make Big Things Happen

7. Make Each Day Your Masterpiece

8. The Carrot Is Mightier Than A Stick

9. Make Greatness Attainable By All

10. Seek Significant Change

11. Don't Look At The Scoreboard

12. Adversity Is Your Asset

Bret Kuhn Percussion Clinic on March 21

Bret Kuhn, former arranger of the World Champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps will be doing a clinic in conjunction with the MCCGA Color Guard and Percussion Show held at Kickapoo High School on March 21.  The clinic will begin following the percussion performances at approximately 2 PM.    Admission is $7.00 for the show and clinic.   We hope you can make time to attend this educational percussion event.  

For more information, please visit the MCCGA website for information regarding the clinic.