My son is almost done with his second season of inline hockey and I have to say what a great group of kids are on his team. Some of them have been together for a couple of years and the new players are always welcomed and there is a feeling of teamwork and friendship. Of course, I think credit goes to the parents and the coaches, who encourage fairness and comraderie and instill the importance of having fun over winning.
There is one child on the team, in particular, who I think sets a particularly high standard of team leadership and good sportsmanship. I made a point to tell his mom about it after last week's game because I wanted her to know that his actions do not go unnoticed. Whenever any player makes a goal or attempts a really great play, he skates over and gives a high five. He always skates over to the goalie for a high five if a save is made or for a pat on the back if a block is missed. He does his best to offer advice if a play doesn't go well and offers encouragement. At 11 years old, this child shows excellent leadership skills and sets a good example of sportsmanship for his team. He has obviously learned these skills from example; his parents are a constant source of encouragement to every child on the team, as well as the opposing teams. He could easily take all the "glory" for himself because he also is one of the top skills players on the team. But, he choses to help his team. This child is an excellent role model for what a real team player is!
There is one child on the team, in particular, who I think sets a particularly high standard of team leadership and good sportsmanship. I made a point to tell his mom about it after last week's game because I wanted her to know that his actions do not go unnoticed. Whenever any player makes a goal or attempts a really great play, he skates over and gives a high five. He always skates over to the goalie for a high five if a save is made or for a pat on the back if a block is missed. He does his best to offer advice if a play doesn't go well and offers encouragement. At 11 years old, this child shows excellent leadership skills and sets a good example of sportsmanship for his team. He has obviously learned these skills from example; his parents are a constant source of encouragement to every child on the team, as well as the opposing teams. He could easily take all the "glory" for himself because he also is one of the top skills players on the team. But, he choses to help his team. This child is an excellent role model for what a real team player is!
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