One
of the best leaders I know was the captain of my varsity basketball team. He
was a senior and our best player, and he could inspire all of us to do
anything. Whether it be stay after practice and run sprints or go to the
elementary school and help out, he led by both example and by convincing. His
ability to be humble yet confident was important during games. If someone made
a bad pass or shot an air ball, he would reassure you that the next pass would
be a good one or you would make the next shot. His optimism kept the teams
morale up during a tough stretch. He could also discipline players if they did
something bad, almost like a second coach on our team.
Although
there was not much turmoil during our basketball season, one of our starters
was arrested for possession of marijuana, and the team had to decide what was
morally and ethically right to let him play. Although it was a difficult
decision, he suspended him for three games. Also, another one of our bench
players was suspended from school, and our captain, Liam Nash, decided to keep
him off the team. His ethical decisions earned him respect from teams, players,
and administration around Nashville.
His
ability to discipline and motivate the team as well as be friendly and
respectful made our team more successful and it led to a successful State
Runner-Up finish. He is one of my good friends and role models, and showed me
how to lead.
Michael Becker
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