One might think that it is a hard task to measure a life worth living. However, if a life leaves a legacy that impacts multitudes in a positive manner, it is safe to say that the life was a life of leadership and impeccable character. A prime example of a serving leader with great character is Coach Pat Summitt. Through her biography, virtues, fallibility and personal reflection from her life, it is easy to conclude that this woman is a great example of a servant leader. Coach Patricia Summit was born on June 14, 1952 in Henrietta, Tennessee. Coach Summitt grew up on a farm and played basketball in high school. Also, she played collegiate basketball at the University of Tennessee-Martin until 1974. However, her career did not end there. Pat …show more content…
Pat received rewards based on her character. She received the Joe Lapchick Character Award in 2008. Also, in 2007 she received an award for Americas Best Leaders. She was also won the Dick Enberg Award in 2007. Pat was recognized as one of the 25 Most Influential Working Mothers in 1997 and chaired the United Way Campaign. (Summitt, 2014) These are only a fraction of the achievements and deeds that Pat Summitt had achieved in her lifetime. From basketball to community involvement, Pat showed through her life the virtues she possessed. She showed passion and perseverance through her time as a coach on the floor by how successful and respected she was. She also showed compassion and fairness by the way she led her players through honesty and service. In her community, Pat obviously made a servant leader impact because of the amount of awards and respect that she received from those who did not even care about the sport of basketball. This specifically shows that she led by serving because the awards that were listed above are all based on qualities that require a servant mentality and leadership …show more content…
As a young girl, I was always inspired and followed the life of Summitt. I had met her multiple times through basketball camp and was inspired to be just like her. One similar virtue that we have passion in the areas of our life is basketball. We both have perseverance. Pat had perseverance while she battled dementia while coaching and I have used perseverance while I have pushed through three ACL surgeries while playing. Also, we share similarities in the area of compassion. I have always been a compassionate person by wanting to help others or feeling strongly for people and their situations. Summitt showed an abundance of compassion through basketball and her foundation for dementia. I also share the characteristics of anger and selfishness as I am in the realm of competition. One virtue that I really wish I shared with her would be fairness. This is one area that I really struggle to exhibit because it is hard for me to construct the correct definition of fairness. I see very many similarities between Coach Summitt and I because most of my foundations as a competitor. She also was my inspiration to become a coach for the game of basketball so that I can impact others the way that she
She led the team to a Conference championship and a State Championship. As a Senior she was the #1 player in the nation, averaged a triple double with 31 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. For the second consecutive year in history, she led the team to a state championship and led the nation in scoring. All four years in high school she was selected to be on the all-state team, all-region team, and all-conference team. During the summers of her High School years she would continue practicing and playing for an AAU team.
Valvano gave a speech at the 1993 ESPY awards in which he depicted his ideas of leadership. He stated that leaders need a vision. He said that in one practice every year he would have the players practice on how they would act when they win. He did not say if they win, he said when they win. Valvano was giving his players a vision. They had something to believe in and play for. They were not playing just to look good and move on to the professional level. They were playing to win a national championship. Valvano envisioned an idea for his team and his team bought into that vision. He also taught that leaders need to connect with their followers. Valvano stated that he often would randomly call his players into his office just to chat with them. He wanted them to feel comfortable with him. They did not just talk about basketball, they could talk about anything. Valvano’s followers, in this case his players, were comfortable with him and they trusted him. They had no doubt when it came to their leader. Valvano fully understood the value of connection. He also taught that leaders learn from their followers. In Valvano’s final speech he talked about the four things that the 1983 national championship team taught him. They taught him hope, dreaming, persistence, and love. These four things came from the connection that Valvano had with his players. The 1983 national championship team
She is a remarkable role model for girls everywhere wanting to play basketball. She started
Many people possess leadership qualities although they don’t rule a country. Meriwether Lewis, the official leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition has been called “undoubtedly the greatest pathfinder this country has ever known.” Just like Hazel, Meriwether Lewis led a group of followers into unknown territory. The two guides faced many difficult situations that they were able to overcome since they had the qualities of a notable leader. Both of the journeys were rough, but because of the brave leaders both expeditions were successful.
Although he seemed superb, he had a troubled life growing up at his family home. His parents were abusive and uncaring towards him, therefore he used basketball as an alternative. In My Losing Season, Pat was able to obliterate the thought of his abusive parents. His comfort was playing basketball with a team he will never fail to remember. The outcomes Pat acquired were admirable,
The chapter “Clarify What’s Important to you” introduces several successful leaders and many praiseworthy values to me. Although each leader comes from different environments and possesses different characters, all of them keep their precious values in mind and persist in chasing their ideal lives. Even if each value can be interpreted by different meanings, they all lead encourage individuals to become better.
Before looking at his coaching philosophy, it is first important to be introduced to Wooden’s background and the early achievements he reached. John Wooden was born in 1910 in Hall, Indiana to Joshua and Roxie Wooden. Later in his life, his family to to Centerton and then to Martinsville (both in Indiana). Coach Wooden grew up with three brothers and two sisters. Legendary basketball player, Fuzzy Vandivier, was his role model as a child. At Martinsville High School, he led his team to three state championship games, winning the state title in 1927. Wooden also was a three time All-State selection (coachwooden.com).
Imagine, every day a person struggles with controlling untypical behavior caused by some sort of psychiatric disorder. For many, this is not imaginative this is reality. The character Pat in the movie Silver Linings Playbook, is a great example of someone who struggles daily to control their untypical behavior. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also known as OCD, is a disorder commonly misunderstood and can be misused in social context. Most people do not understand this disorder and most people use this disorder to discriminate against those struggling from it. I believe that Pat in this movie portrays a good example of an individual struggling with OCD.
In the book, "They Call Me Coach" by John Wooden, he talks about the importance of a teacher and coach as a role model for kids. He talks about his successes he had in coaching, the lessons he has learned, and the ones he has taught. In the book, you will get to walk through his life from when he was a little kid and first fell in love with basketball to when he retired from active coaching at UCLA in 1975. He also talks about his "Pyramid of Success" and the traits that every player should have.
All Paul had the desire for at Lake Windsor Middle School was to just be the goalie of the soccer team. In fact, he just wanted to play soccer in general. Paul was prepared to play soccer at the school until suddenly he was forced off because he had an IEP for his vision. Paul did everything in his power to convince the coach that he could see perfectly fine, but nothing worked. Until on major incident changed everything.
I naturally adapt to the role of being a leader and desire to provide additional assistance to others. I am involved in Eureka High School Junior Varsity Tennis. Because of my experience on the team, I teach many underclassmen and new players how to play by practicing with them and giving them pointers. I use my leadership skills to motivate and spread positivity to my teammates.
Have you ever heard about the hippie who had to go to a Middle School after living on a remote farm in the novel Schooled by Gordon Korman? Well, Capricorn Anderson is a flower child who lives at Garland Farms until his grandmother, Rain, falls out of a plum tree, which changes this hippie’s life. Now, Cap has to go to a public middle school and live with Mrs.Donnelley, a social worker, which he is not prepared for.He is just a hippie with a soul of good, who is not prepared for physical fights, cursing, and even video games! He doesn’t understand this modern world; he’s as lost as a kit who couldn’t find her mother.
I picked Peggy Ralphson as my leader because she has been a mother, an owner, a wife, and a volunteer. In this interview. I asked her questions pertaining to her personal leader philosophy and being a servant-leader. Her answers were straightforward and to the point.
She was an exceptional leader the entirety of camp. She displayed great leadership as she was the most experienced counselor at camp. She trained the new and inexperienced counselors on common tasks that are done at camp each year. She always had a smile on her face even when walking a mile to the pool in 110-degree heat and humidity. She knew that if she kept things upbeat and exciting that it would take the heat off of everyone’s minds. She is a well-rounded, intelligent, independent leader molded through years of