Personal Narrative: My High School Football Team

One time that leadership has applied to me was last year when I was given the opportunity to play defense for my high school football team. I was blessed to start the whole year and lead our team to the school’s first state championship victory. Throughout the season, coaches began to notice my leadership and how motivating I was for others. The team respected me and what I told them whether it was focusing on doing better in the classroom or preparing for the next opponent. However, being a leader comes with responsibilities and duties that others aren’t willing to accept.. For example, during the end of the season my coach told me he needed me to play defenses and offense because he felt that as a leader I would be able to humbly accept the challenge. I immediately said yes because it would help the team and give us a chance to win the state championship. …show more content…
Even though I didn't like offense, I couldn’t let my coaches or teammates see. Therefore, I tried to stay mentally strong and lead by example just like I did on defense.. After I knew all the plays, coach put me in and and immediately the offense saw positive results. By using my leadership skills, it gave me the chance to communicate with the offense and encourage them to do better. Most of the guys were scared because they had never been in a playoff game. With my experience from similar situations I was able to relate to them and guide them through it. Because of my leadership I helped contribute to our playoff run and eventually a win in the state championship. After my season on offense and defense I realized that using my leadership skills could help positively influence others to do their job