We tried to recruit kids who had a chance to graduate from Baylor. They might not have been the best students in their high schools, but they had to have the work ethic and mental capability of graduating. I always had mandatory devotionals for staff and players every Saturday for every game I ever coached. Twenty years later, I see some who I felt never got it who are leaders in their churches. You have to be strong fundamentally.
Individuals have to be taught fundamentals.
No team is stronger than the weakest player on the team. I believe a team has to be taught the methodology of self-motivation. You look for the potential of that to happen when you are recruiting, but that doesn't rule a player out, because it can be taught. Philosophy of the game is important. Games are lost on any level based on your philosophy.