Qualities of a Leader

1. Encouraging, says positive things throughout practice and games. 

2. Works hard in games and practice - doesn't give up.

3. Friends with everybody, doesn't leave anybody out.

4. Good attitude, has respect for everybody, isn't mean.

5. They will talk on the field.

This was Emily's homework assignment from her soccer coach last week - they had to come up with Five Qualities of a Good Leader.  They turned in their homework Thursday evening before we left the next day for a tournament in Edmond, OK.  The homework was part of the foundation for picking this years' team captains.  During the tournament this weekend, the girls voted Emily and Kate as team co-captains.  

Emily and Kate talked Saturday night and decided that their first plan of action as co-captains was to institute a team prayer prior to every game.  Consequently, the assistant coach came over to the parents side of the field to offer a pre-game prayer.  Who says 11-year old girls can't make a difference?  I'm really proud of them.