Being a Swiss Army Knife!

Being a Swiss Army Knife – The ultimate compliment!Simply, this is a player’s ability to carry and excel at many skills. Sure, being very good at specific traits helps catch an early eye… However, the players that stand the test of time in their careers and ultimately “make it”,are the ones who have the capacity to bring many quality traits to the table at the same time that better their team. These (positive) shape shifting, utility players are ready and able to contribute however they’re called upon.

 

Swiss Army Knife Players are…

  • Good at a number of skills. Versus only dominating one or two.
  • Not hung up on what role they play on that team.
  • Great teammates. Prioritizing how they can help the team.
  • They can do a little bit of everything!
  • Necessary on every successful roster.

 

Swiss Army Knife Player are NOT…

  • Selfish
  • Worried about their “role” or “place” on a team.
  • Single skill focused.

 

Sure, every team can use a star… Never forget for every star on a team there’s 2-3 Swiss Army knife players that fly under the radar, that are an invaluable piece to that team’s success!

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