What makes someone a positive influence? During our special Junior National Academy lesson, players discussed how their words, actions, and choices can help others grow and succeed.
Here are the key takeaways:
- Lead By Example
- Make healthy choices and show others what it means to respect your body, your teammates, and your sport.
- Lead By Supporting Others
- Support teammates when they make mistakes, celebrate their efforts, and help them stay motivated.
- Lead with Courage
- Have the confidence to say no to alcohol, marijuana, and unhealthy choices, even when others are making different decisions.
Every player has the ability to influence their team and community for the better. You don’t need a title to be a leader, you just need to choose to make a positive difference!
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The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers our youth to make healthy choices on and off the field. Together with the Saipan Soccer School, we are using the power of soccer to promote substance-free lifestyles and reduce the risk factors related to underage drinking and marijuana use.
Every week we will share about our practical lessons, group discussion highlights, and soccer skills we learned to support our players as they Play Smart, Live Strong!
