A leader is someone who can have a profound influence over a group without even saying a word.
Example is set by demeanor, which the team learns to emulate.
This tightens the group, forming a single unit. The bond can become unbreakable, despite what the score clock might read. Victories and losses alike make the team stronger and ready to go to battle again the next time the ball is tipped. However, not everyone is born a leader, just a chosen few who understand what it takes to get the job done. Erica Rath is one of the chosen, proving daily that actions say more than words could ever justify.