The Beauty Of Teamwork
The women’s United States soccer team won the 2019 FIFA World Cup by beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final match. Seeing an American team dominate in the sport of soccer when traditionally the sport has been dominated for generations by other countries, is a great feeling and nice moment to observe!
Getting involved in a team sport has many advantages:
- Making friends
- Establishing strong relationships
- Provides a support network
- Learning to work together with others
- Learning from others
- More pressure is lifted off of you
- Sharing victories together feels good
- Boosts productivity
- Improves morale
- Teaches conflict resolution skills
- Advances your career
Soccer is a great sport to get involved in, whether you decide playing it at age 40 or would like your daughter or son to try it out. It has many health benefits including:
- Increases aerobic capacity
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Improves muscle tone
- Lowers body fat
- Builds strength, flexibility and endurance
- Increases muscle and bone strength
- Improves overall health by being outside in nature and exercising
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and stay active; your health and well-being depend on it!
Are you Ready? (This is Defeating Stigma Mindfully)