As the clock runs down, Drew has to sprint the court so that him and his teammates would have a chance to win the state championship game. Whether a basketball player or just a simple student at White Oak high school, it is important to have a good background and discipline, if someone wants to be a good leader. To become a great leader or teammate, one must have a good mindset and good work ethics.

Having a good mindset allows one to be an encourager for his or her teammates or to adapt a never-give-up set of mind. For example, when Tom was going through a rough time, Jim choose to cheer him up and try to encourage him to keep going. Whether helping a friend though a hard time or working an everyday job, it is important for people to help others and make their life better and not worse. In addition, one must have a never-give-up attitude if they want to be a good leader or teammate, like when the White Oak basketball team was down by two in the fourth quarter. Jake Pullen and Slaton Teague pulled the team together to stay calm and win the game.    It is very important to have the right attitude and mental toughness to be a leader or just a good parent, living in a tough world. Therefore, if someone is wanting to have the name of team player or leader, they be an encourage and take over the moment with the right mindset.

Also, when wanting to be a good team player, they must have a good work ethics, by working 100% of your ability and working often. For example, when one is trying to achieve the status of being a good team leader, they need to feel the rule by, working the body, doing right ,and do whatever they’re trying to achieve with 101% of effort. That also can be helpful even if it just an everyday job. Furthermore, when someone is trying to become a team player, they also need to practice hard and often. Hard work and consistency can make you a more responsible person, which also you to also be a good team player and partner. Therefore, it is important to work as hard as one can and do it efficiently and often.

In the end, if one is trying to become a better player or partner, they must have a positive attitude, like Jim,and have a never-give-up mindset like Jake and Slaton.