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Essay / Coach Carter's Power of Teamwork - 1479
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. Playing small doesn't help the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that others don't feel insecure around you. We were all meant to shine, like children do. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And when we let our light shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. As we are freed from our own fear, our presence automatically frees others. » - Timo CruzIntroductionThe film Coach Carter is an American drama based on the true story of a basketball coach and his Richmond high school team. Coach Ken Carter performed by Samuel L Jackson and directed by Thomas Carter. Coach Ken Carter was a successful champion basketball athlete during his school years. Before accepting the coaching job for his old high school, Ken Carter ran a successful sporting goods store and considered opening another store, but then received a job offer to coach basketball -ball and he accepted the offer. disappointed by the behavior and bad attitudes of his players. He then decided to impose strict rules on his team members in terms of contract and make clear expectations of his team, such as maintaining the overall average of (2.3), the code dress, attending classes regularly, sitting on the front bench of the class and respectful behavior towards your team and your Coach as he also calls his team members "Sir", and he asks them to do the same. Also encourage a team ethic by telling them not to use the “N” word because it is an insulting word for them. Ken Carter makes sure that the contract is signed by his middle of paper ......ng basketball, this is the reason why he firmly sticks to his own values to coach his team. He has never deviated from his values and remains firm in his expectations of his team. Evan when everyone was against his decision when he closed the gym because he stands up for what he believes is best for his team. If one fails, everyone fails. If someone doesn't show up for training or doesn't arrive on time, everyone suffers. He made everyone responsible for each other which makes them understand that teamwork is important to make things easier and faster to achieve the goal of life which they cannot achieve by trying by themselves. Positive attitude towards his team and staying focused to achieve his goal of transforming the team to have a successful career or future not only in basketball but also in studies, and therefore remaining consistent in his leadership style..