Being a teammate

I just read KJN Jeremy's post about Playing the Game Full Out, and it caused me to reflect on what kind of teammate I want to be for our poom belt class. I feel like there's more that I could be doing to encourage and support this group, but I haven't been making that extra effort. Outside of the time we spend together in class or at black belt events, I'm not connected with my fellow testers. Does anyone else feel this way?

Here's my goal for starting to make a change:
I'm going to get to Aim High earlier for our Monday and Wednesday classes, so I can be on the mat by 6:15 or 6:20 p.m. and check in with whoever else is there. After class, I'm going to stay around for at least 5-10 minutes and be available for people who want to talk or practice.

There's an old saying that goes: "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem." I feel that way about my place among this year's testing group—if we're not all performing above the bar that an Aim High black belt represents, then I need to figure out where I can contribute more to our overall success.

I'd like to get a conversation going with you all about what I can do to be a better teammate, and what we can all do to make the concept of "Generations poom belt testing team" more of a reality.

Please share your comments with me -- here, in person, or by email: waffelo1984@live.com.

Thanks,
Michael