Sport teaches so much and helps a lot of persons to get better, not just in sports itself. So many people learned how to work hard for achievements through sports, getting stronger and that it is possible to do everything as long as you not give up.
Thanks for sharing this post and experience with us!
Sports shapes character like not many other things do - and in a good way! Competing, learning about hierarchies, experiencing the positive effect of hard work and learning to lose. Especially nowadays, more leaders in business or politics should have some kind of a sports history.
...and great post by the way ;)