🧩 ACCOUNTABILITY
Q: What does taking accountability mean?
A: Admitting what you did and taking responsibility
Q: What is a consequence?
A: What happens after a choice
Q: What is self-talk?
A: The thoughts you say to yourself
Q: What does respect mean?
A: Treating others well
Task: Make a layup + name 1 strength you have
A: Any genuine strength
👉 Reward: 1 point + bonus if not joking
Q: If you blame someone else for something you did, is that accountability?
A: No
Q: If you act like the class clown, what’s a likely consequence?
A: Getting in trouble, distracting others
Q: Give an example of negative self-talk
A: “I’m bad,” “I always mess up”
Q: Can words hurt people even if you’re joking?
A: Yes
Task: Dribble 5 times + name a time you got in trouble
A: Any honest example
👉 Reward: 1 point + honesty bonus
Q: What’s the difference between an excuse and a reason?
A: Excuse = avoiding responsibility; Reason = explaining but still owning it
Q: What’s the difference between short-term and long-term consequences?
A: Immediate vs later effects
Q: Change this thought: “I always mess up”
A: “I made a mistake but I can improve”
Q: Why might certain words (like racist/offensive ones) affect people more?
A: History, personal experience, identity
Task: Mid-range shot
Finish: “One thing I need to get better at is…”
👉 Reward: 2 points + extra shot if genuine
Q: Why is it hard for people to admit they’re wrong?
A: Embarrassment, fear of getting in trouble, pride
Q: Why do people act out for attention even if it gets them in trouble?
A: They want attention, approval, or laughs
Q: How can being too hard on yourself make things worse?
A: Leads to frustration, giving up, worse behavior
Q: What’s the difference between intent and impact?
A: Intent = what you meant; Impact = how it affects others
Task: 3-pointer
Role play:
👉 Reward: 3 points + coach bonus if insight shown
Q: You get in trouble but say “I didn’t do anything”—what would accountability actually look like?
A: Admitting what happened, owning your part, accepting consequences
👉 Reward: 3-point shot + bonus shot if he gives a real-life example
Q: You say something offensive to get laughs—name 2 real consequences (not just punishment)
A: Hurt others, lose respect, damage reputation
👉 Reward: 3-point shot + “respect bonus” if thoughtful
Q: You mess up in a game—what’s a mentally tough thought?
A: “Next play,” “I’ll fix it,” “Stay focused”
👉 Reward: Must say it while shooting → 3-point shot
Q: You say something and someone is hurt—what’s a strong response?
A: Apologize, take responsibility, don’t repeat it
👉 Reward: 3-point shot + bonus if he role plays it
Scenario:
“You mess up in a baseball game AND get called out by your coach”
Show:
👉 Reward: