Becoming Captain In Hockey

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Becoming Captain
Nothing makes me feel better than the hard work I put into hockey. The off-ice training, conditioning and, lifting weights all the hours of intensity and hard work. All that work helps me to improve on being a better hockey player and becoming the best I can be. But sometimes people forgot the other side of the game beyond just exercising and playing. Communication, Team bonding, having fun and being leaders. This side of the game will always stay with you your whole life and even in the working business. This hockey season my coaches told the team we will be having a team captain and an assistant captain. When the coach was describing the characteristics it takes to become captain, he sounded like he was describing me. I was so excited because I have never had this chance to
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For the next two weeks, coaches were discussing on who should be captain. I thought I had a chance at it because I give all I can give and I stay positive and encourage others both on and off the ice. After practice, one day coach told us to all sit down because he has an important announcement to make. He told us he will be announcing the captain for this years hockey team. He talked about the person being a hard worker and a good leader. He told us there was a person that easily fits this job. He said “Alex” then my whole team started to clap for me. I was so happy I finally had a chance to be captain now I am. I knew it might not be easy and might take some work but I knew I could do it. I could tell some kids were disappointed about not becoming captain. I told them that you don't have to be captain to be a leader.