When respecting oneself, a team, an organization, or another person one should follow the same guidelines no matter what.  Wikipedia’s combination of ideas fit as one true guideline for respect which is: Respect- is an assumption of good faith and competence in another person or in the whole of oneself.  Depth of integrity, trust, complementary moral values, and skill are necessary components. 

Not only does one respect themselves but also the coach, teammates, and the opponent. Respect oneself by pushing yourself mentally and physically every single practice, game, or even playing around.  Never settle for less, whether it is from the goals that have been set to dreams coming true. 

One has to respect their teammate’s ideas and abilities on the court in any situation.  Trust the way your teammate has been playing, where they are for defense, or even if it comes to the game winning point.

The coach makes the decisions on the court.  He decides who plays and who doesn’t.  You must believe he is going to put the best six on the court that are going to get the job done.  It may not always work out.  But doubting is disrespecting the ideas and the way we are coached.

Opponents are hard to respect sometimes.  They might have beaten you before, or you may have stomped them over and over again.  Regardless, you have to respect them by knowing that at any time your team could win or lose.  Respect your opponent by playing your best.  Have some guts to pass a perfect pass or make the perfect set.  If they are going to beat you then make them earn it.

In sports, a key component is the unexpected.  The ball could sway from side to side, it could drop, it could hit someone’s hand, it could have spin, injuries may occur, or gyms could leak.  These factors are out of your control.  The controllable components are to take pride in the sport, the organization, the team.  Accountability to yourself and your team; eating habits, social habits, and academic habits; knowing that when the time comes you are able to get the job accomplished.

By giving respect, in the end you will have received it.