Six Pillars of Character
CAA is more than learning and developing new basketball skills. Our League is focused on delivering positive reinforcement, providing opportunities to excel and achieving successful results through hard work. Our program is about character building and development, improving self-confidence, promoting good sportsmanship and, of course, having fun. CHARACTER COUNTS! is the most widely implemented approach to character education. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian framework that teaches the Six Pillars of Character. CHARACTER COUNTS! embraces thousands of schools, communities and nonprofits and is supported by the Community Athletic Association Youth Basketball League.
Be honest · Don't deceive, cheat or steal · Be reliable, do what you say you will
do · Have the courage to do the right thing · Build a good reputation · Be
loyal, stand by your family, friends and country
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule · Be tolerant of differences
· Use good manners, not bad language · Be considerate of the feelings of
others · Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone · Deal peacefully with anger,
insults and disagreements
Do what you are supposed to do · Persevere: keep on trying! · Always do your
best · Use self-control · Be self-disciplined · Think before you act, consider
the consequences · Be accountable for your choices
Play by the rules · Take turns and share · Be open-minded; listen to others
· Don't take advantage of others · Don't blame others carelessly
Be kind · Be compassionate and show you care · Express gratitude · Forgive
others · Help people in need
Do your share to make your school and community better · Cooperate · Get involved
in community affairs · Stay informed; vote · Be a good neighbor · Obey laws
and rules · Respect authority · Protect the environment