use their experience and leadership to instil confidence and Wilkinson or the theory
encouragement in their players. Don’t worry your teacher knowledge to be an
will fill this role! academic Ronaldo. It goes
without saying that you
Qualities such as teamwork, communication and the ‘will to already have a great ‘coach’
win’ also play a vital part. Teamwork and communication in your teacher! They have
enable all the different parts of the team to work together at planned your ‘season’ to
the same time and no team can function properly without ensure you peak at just the
them. right time for your cup final
– the examination.
Winning teams also have great mental toughness. Finding
the psychological strength to dig deep into physical reserves Your team’s success
at the end of the game to chase, tackle and score as if it depends on the effort,
were the first minute of the match. determination and
commitment you and your
What has all this got to do with you passing your GCSE PE? fellow students put into the
Team sports will form a part of your practical coursework subject. Whether you are
for many of you but if your class work together as a team just starting Year 10 or Year
your mark will improve leading to a better grade. 11 working as a team in
class is crucial to the
Your class will almost certainly have talented individuals, success of all the individual
maybe a student with the potential of a junior Jonny students in the team.
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