Many important life lessons come from being in sports. The race I remember most from Track is my one of my very first. Although I do not recall what team we were versing, I recall the moments before my race. As I was warming up, I was very nervous and excited. My confidence level was high, because I believed in myself. As I got into the starter blocks and leaned forward I could feel my heart pounding. My teammates supported me a lot since I excelled in sprinting. When the gun went off, I made notes to myself to use my arms and when to look up. No one was in front of me. The cheering of my teammates only made me run faster. When I crossed the finish line, there was more cheering. My breath caught in my throat when I realized I had won. Life lessons I have learned from Track include encouraging others, good sportsmanship, and there is more to Track than just winning. …show more content…
Encouragement is a good motivational strategy. In sports, such as Track, it is expected to encourage teammates by cheering for them and supporting them. Also, teammates are supposed to show concern for each other. If not, it could possibly lead to the teammate doing poor or feeling left out. This is why it is important to encourage everyone to help them do better. Encouraging others is helpful even if the team loses or a teammate does not meet a goal. Someone could always say “hey, try again next time” or “do not give up.” Encouraging others is very important and motivational. The results could be way better than expected if the teammate is encouraged by support and cheering by