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Sports can have a positive effect on society. They are one of the things that have made me the person I am today. Sports, mostly football and basketball, have shown me how to be a leader, how to stay active, how to persevere no matter how down you are , how it can help people in the community, and the ability to talk to people about the sports I love.
Sports have no doubt been an influence for a long time, from ancient times to now. The leadership that comes with sports is a big deal in my life. A leader in a sports team doesn’t have to be a great player, just a person who is there for their team. A good example of a great leader is LeBron James. Even though he is a great player he is a great leader. He led his team, which was a terrible team the year before he got there, to the NBA finals in just one year. Throughout my …show more content…
In my final year of playing basketball for my high school, I had to take a leadership role since I was one of the seniors. Even though I didn’t play much I had to encourage my team and help them through tough times we were facing throughout our dreadful season. As much as I wanted to play as much as our younger player, I had to lead them as a mentor more than a player. Another way I have developed leadership is by coaching basketball and football. In 2011 I took on as an assistant football coach for a boys and girls club. It was one of the most exciting experiences to help kids, develop them into players, and be a positive influence in the community. That first year was a learning experience for me being a coach as well as a leader. Since then I was coached multiple teams in football and basketball. Coaching is one of

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