Lessons Learned

As many people, such as coaches, teachers, friends, family members, and parents said, being in a team can teach us many things. Volleyball, for instance, is a sport that involves great teamwork. Any sport in this case, can teach you a lesson; these lessons will help develop yourself and the strengths needed, as you continue to play in a team. 

Keep Practicing: It is important to keep practicing (in any sport). No, practicing does not mean perfect, but it means to be better. As we practice everyday, we continue to develop ourselves as a more aggressive and positive player/person. By practicing on a daily basis, we are able to develop the skills needed and strengthen them. For example, in order to be a great hitter, you may need to practice hitting the ball at the right time, with the right formation. It takes time.

Being Positive: Being positive is one of the most important rule in a sport. By being positive, you are helping yourself and your team, get up; whether you are losing or winning. The positive vibe in the game, does not only affect you, but how your team plays as a whole. In volleyball, it is critical that communication is strong throughout the game. If one player shows a negative vibe because of a mistake or how they played, they become quiet; if this player becomes quiet, the WHOLE team becomes quiet and loses the pace of their game. It helps you and your team to be more focused and come together as a team. Volleyball is not a one person sport; it involves great focus, positive vibes, teamwork and attention. 

Keep Learning: We all learn from our experiences- achievements and mistakes. It is okay to make mistakes while we learn. We are only able to learn if we know what we need to work on and how we can improve. As we continue to grow and learn, we are able to develop who we are as a person and as a player, and we are constantly being pushed to success. 

It's Okay to Make Mistakes: Everyone makes mistakes- professional athletes too, make mistakes. It is normal to make mistakes in a game, especially under pressure. It is not recommended to make lots of them, but once we make one, we are taught to let go and learn from it. In a game of volleyball, many players make mistakes in setting the ball, receiving the ball or hitting the ball, but as a true player, they must look up and learn from that mistake. Especially in a sport that is not only physically involved, mentally, players need to be positive and need to seek for great success.

Celebrate: It is needed to celebrate one's success. We do not only celebrate during a winning game, but during a goal we set for ourselves. This goal could be digging up a really low ball during a game or practice. By celebrating your success, as a team or as a player, your mind is positively influenced. Celebrating your success will bring great sportsmanship and you will be giving 100% into anything you want to achieve.

Don't Give Up: In any sport, we always have the thought of giving up because we are weakening or losing our sense of hope. As true players and people, we learn to stand up and strive for success. In volleyball, a team does not stop saving or playing until the ball has dropped. A long rally is the sign of a good game, as of having a rally where no effort was shown. Giving up does not show weakness, but the strength of holding on and succeeding in the future. 


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"Sports Teaches Many Lessons." Team USA. N.p., n.d. Web.