Everyone is considered an equal during the process. Coaches, incoming freshmen, assistant coaches, and graduating seniors all must approach the activity as equals. Accomplishment on the activities is gauged in levels of success. Failure is never mentioned. Physical and mental safety are always primary concerns.
Physical safety is promoted by being careful and employing spotters whenever necessary.
Each initiative activity is different but the process remains the same. The leader should provide as few instructions as possible and only intervene while the activity is being attempted as a last resort. Appropriate times to intervene are when safety is a concern, when absolutely no progress is being made, or when the level of conflict is extreme. After a given period of time or at a good stopping point, the leader stops the activity. A semi-circle is formed around the leader.