Scouts give importance to character when searching for potential star athletes. What makes them excel at what they do? In totality, character dominates over mistakes and failures. Character is what truly drives an athlete to his goal.
Here are five cornerstones of the character of a true sportsman:
Humility and Leadership
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A great leader can bring people together, serve them and inspire them, all while remaining humble. Leaders know that leadership requires humility. Everybody has a boss, whether it’s the team captain or even the team owner himself. We all have someone in our lives to look up to and follow as a role model, consciously or unconsciously.
Ability and Performance
In a world where statistical performance is the be and all, God-given abilities and hard work are the most crucial precursors to success. Skill refers to the abilities demonstrated by the athlete while performance is the tangible result. Great athletes all have the best of both. If one is not there, then the athlete needs to devote more work on himself.
Competitiveness
While skill is great, the athlete who displays consistency and longevity is the one who usually achieves greatness and is well-loved by the people. When people watch their favorite sports, they are mainly seeking two things: empathy and fun. They like to apply lessons of the game to their own lives and pursuits of success, and they want enjoyment and feeling in awe of their favorite athlete’s performance.
Community Participation and Family
The average lifespan of an athlete’s career in the NFL is 3. Love for community and familiy life last the entire lifetime of the athlete, as well the lifetimes of those people they affect. A good number of athletes currently have charities, scholarship funds, etc. The desire to give back comes naturally for a great?athlete.
Recognition, Awards and Retirement Activities
Did the sportsman receive any kinds of recognition over the course of their career? What did the athlete make out of their resources and influence after retiring? How do sports professionals and non-professionals view them? Are they a household name even with non-sports enthusiasts? Anyone with outstanding character leads and leads outstandingly. The public love a person who has good character. This is why great athletes who have the hardware are highly esteemed. As well, it the reason we look up to them for their accomplishments.
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Evidently, a great athlete is a combination of several things, from physical to statistical to moral excellence. All of these makeup the character of the individual. Talent or skill, unless coupled with great character, amounts to nothing.
