Criticism of high school athletics -- Self-advocacy -- Leveraging mistakes and failure -- Goal setting -- Conquering the comfort zone -- The power of team -- Leadership -- Citizenship and community -- Self-esteem and confidence -- Pursuit of consistency in excellence -- The power of limits -- Effective communication -- Decision-making -- Hope and belief : the elixir of athletic competition -- Conflict resolution -- Character -- Learning the importance of mentors and role models -- Health and wellness -- The positivity culture.