Core Values

Every organization needs to have a set of core values that is at the foundation of their program. We

think of this as being something common with successful sports teams. This past winter, I had an opportunity to go to Fort Collins, Colorado. We went out for breakfast at popular and famous breakfast spot. When we arrived it was packed- it was obviously popular. Our breakfast was great. We had great service, and the food was great!! When I went to the restroom, I made a wrong turn and ended up in part of the servers area.

On the wall, their was a poster headed- "Core Values." Their core values were:
1- Respect
2- Empowerment
3- Honor
4- Optimism
5- Care
6- Dependable

8 Principles to Build Unity & Passion

You can infuse your team with passion by the acting out the following eight principles in your daily activities:

1. Keep Your Fire Burning. Fill your energy tank frequently. Your teammates feed off your fire. Avoid burn-out by regularly relaxing and refreshing your mindset.

2. Take Charge of Your Moods. Recognize your present mental and emotional state and take time to reflect on how your attitudes impact and influence your teammates.

Steele Gym- A Community Treasure

The old Galesburg HS, located downtown.

Galesburg High School once was located downtown, where the present Public Safety Building is located. On one block stood GHS, Churchill JH, and Steele Gym.

Steele Gym was considered the second most impressive high school gym in western Illinois during its era. Only Moline’s Wharton Fieldhouse was bigger than Steele Gym. Alleman played in the gym they still used today. Rocky Fieldhouse was not built so they played in the smaller gym used by the girls’ team today. East Moline actually played on a stage at their high school on the hill.

Richwoods’ gym was not built until 1959, so there was nothing like Steele Gym in the Peoria area.