Personal Narrative: My IM Team

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IM sports to me was more than an enjoyable way to take a break from studying to relieve stress, plus the league was anything but “for fun”. However, for me, it was also a learning experience. I was one of the more athletic and experienced members of our IM teams, since I have played sports at a high level growing up and as a result, I took on the role of being the captain. Because of my experience, they often looked to me for guidance. This was especially difficult in times when things were not going our way. However, it taught me perseverance and how to lead effectively. One specific example was during our run to the finals in our co-rec flag football league. Although we went on to win the championship, it was far from a smooth ride. We started

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