3d • General discussion
BUILD THE MACHINE #3 - MAKE YOUR TEAM SMALLER
One of the best things we did as a staff was break our team down into small groups—what we called battalions.
Instead of one big team of 50–60 players…we created groups of 6–8.
Why? Because accountability changes when the group gets smaller.
It’s one thing for a player to think: “I don’t want to let down 59 teammates.”
That’s abstract.
It’s another thing to think: “I can’t let down my 7 guys.”
That’s personal.
🔒 HOW IT WORKED
- Players were divided into small groups (battalions)
- Each group had leadership within it
- Players were accountable to their group daily
- We even had different color shirts for each battalion (see pic)
If a player messed up:
- First time → individual consequence
- Second time → the group was impacted
Now it’s not just about discipline…it’s about ownership
💥 WHAT WE LEARNED
Players will sometimes let themselves down.
Very few will let their teammates down.
🎯 THE REAL WIN
The most powerful part?
Players started holding each other accountable.
Not because coaches said so—but because they didn’t want to be the reason their group suffered.
That’s when culture shifts.
🧠 TAKEAWAY FOR COACHES
If you want better accountability:
👉 Make your team smaller inside the big team
👉 Create groups where everyone is seen
👉 Let players feel responsibility to each other
Because behavior changes when it becomes personal
On May 1 you will be able to track things like this daily inside Arena OVR—not just performance, but accountability and teammate behavior.
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BUILD THE MACHINE #3 - MAKE YOUR TEAM SMALLER
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