Leadership in Sport

Alex Seales Hockey Co-ordinator and Year 8 Teacher

Rising to the challenge

Not all boys are natural leaders. Leadership is a skill that comes easier for some than others and it often comes down to confidence.

In the classroom, it is shown by being able to communicate and facilitate discussions with peers, showing initiative, and being a positive role model to younger students.

However, where boys seem to thrive the most and rise to the challenge of leadership, is when they’re on the sports field. Sport is an integral part of life at Medbury and allows boys of all ages to become leaders. From a young age, we are fostering the boys to step up and take all the opportunities on offer to them. As teachers, we help direct and facilitate the growth of boys’ leadership skills to allow them to shine.

It doesn’t mean that the loud, confident boy is going to be the best leader. It is often the boy who leads by example with his attitude that others want to follow. An example of leadership shown through actions is Richie McCaw. By no means was he the loudest person on a rugby field but he was admired due to his determination and dedication to the team.

I challenge boys this winter sports season to find ways they can develop their leadership style and skills so they can help their team achieve the best results possible.

Alex Seales Hockey Co-ordinator and Year 8 Teacher