An athlete, no matter how talented, cannot win a team event on their own; they have to work with their teammates to successfully achieve the goal. Playing on a sports team forces an athlete to work with others, or else their team will not be efficient. Teamwork also helps control an athlete's emotions. If an athlete struggles with controlling anger, frustration, or other strong emotions, then being on a team can help to control those emotions, so when they mess up on a routine play, they learn not to throw a fit, but to forget about it and move on. Teamwork is also taught through accountability. People on and off the playing field need to take responsibility for their actions, and one messing up on a play and admitting they are wrong is a great way to