The first concept I have picked up from soccer is leadership. Playing as a young child, leadership was not a big deal because the basic idea was to kick the ball, run, and score! Now that I am older and in a very competitive level, I have become more aware that without a positive …show more content…
This influential factor anyone can relate to because willpower is embedded in everyone but it is up to you to apply it. This is something any athlete can empathize with completely. Wanting to do something and choosing whether to do it is not always easy for me. Having to consciously choose when and where to tap into my willpower requires a lot of dedication and determination. For example, me team an I would have practices where we’d have extreme workouts that would push each of us to our limits, and it would show us our capabilities. Moments like these are when you have a mental battle with yourself and instead of choosing to quit you keep pushing yourself, because quitting should not be an option especially when you want to set a good example for your team members. I know that as long as I set my minds to pushing myself daily we can overcome anything with my willpower. Tapping into my willpower will help me apply myself to anything I do, which is something I know will help me in