A good Athlete

A GOOD ATHLETE      Work with a coach: coaches can help you set reachable goals,stay focused on achieving them. There are a variety of coaches that can work with conditioning, technique, and any other aspect of your athleticism and skill level    Create an individual program: to improve your athleticism, you should focus on improving your particular weaknesses. Practicing with the team is important.   Show up on time: maximize your time by making sure you are there when it is time to begin.    Keep focused when you practice: it is important, though, that you stay focused on what you are doing.    Make your sport a priority: if being a good athlete is important to you, the improving needs to take up a lot of your time. You may not be talented or skilled enough to be a professional.   Keep a positive attitude: being an athlete is an opportunity to compete against others and be successful in something. Focus on the great things you can...

    TIPS TO BE A GOOD LEADER                 BE A RESPONSIBLE LEADER KNOW YOUR STRENGTH: know your own strength and what you are about will help you choose what area of leadership to focus in.   GET INVOLVED: join a few teams, clubs, or organizations and get a feel for what is a good fit for you  GAIN EXPERIENCE: you have to start at the bottom and learn the ropes. Spend enough time becoming knowledgeable. TAKE ACTION: begin assuming more responsibilities in your group leaders are people who don't wait to be told what to do, they come up with good ideas and turn their vision into reality.Be sure to communicate with others. STAY POSITIVE: be happy and smile frequently. Don't wear a fake smile, but being friendly and smiling frequently make you much more approachable. BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR:  learn public speaking skills and writing skills. You should be able to express yourself in a clear way. DISTRIBUTE THE WORKLOAD: ...

HOW TO BE A GOOD BASKETBALL PLAYER          There are 60 freshly-minted pros that come out of the draft each and every year. Why shouldn't you eventually be one of them? Start honing your shooting, defensive, and team-playing skills now and you could be. Practice, practice, practice. Eat, sleep, dream, and breathe the game. Once it's flowing in your veins, you just may be ready to play with best players the world has to offer. Honing Your Skills 1 Learn all the game's rules like the back of your hand.  The better you know the sport, the better you'll be able to play, knowing what to expect and how to work on potential problems. You can ask just about anyone who knows the sport, but also check websites, ask coaches, and join a team. Play, play, and play some more until it becomes a part of you. Understand that basketball is both a physical and mental sport. They are both extremely important. If you lack in one area, focus on trying...