Football Leadership Essay

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Leadership is a trait that many people do not have. Many people need leadership when hard times come around. Many people I know personally say that I have the leadership trait in me. This is the main reason as to why I was announced as a captain of my school’s football team this Fall. Being a captain of this football team is the most honorable position that I have ever been on. Being the leader of any group, to me, is a great feeling.
Along with being the leader of anything means that I have more responsibility than anyone else in a group. It is not only my job to just lead the group, but to help everyone in the group and be there for all of them when they need me most. For example, being a captain of the football team means that I have a lot of people who look up to me. It is my job to help my teammates on and off the field with football, grades, issues in the locker room, etc. Being a leader of the football team is not a job for just anyone, the coaches pick them for a reason. We are the role models for the underclassmen and the upcoming senior class. Another big job for me is to keep my teammates from committing stupid actions, such as picking fights with people whether it’s during games, during school, or anywhere else that they can encounter trouble.
The biggest part of being a leader is being a helpful resource for anyone. When it comes to helping people with their
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People will say that leadership is the act of doing the right thing even if it is not popular, the ability to guide others towards a task or goal, or even something that provides motivation to others so they can get through things easier. I define leadership as the act of having a selfless heart and always willing to reach out and give a helping hand. Leadership is a wonderful thing that nobody can live without, whether they have it in them or they need someone with

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