These can be carried over to the business world. By learning sailing, Coda says, you experience the heat of competition. Handling losses never becomes easy, no matter how many times you lose in the business world and in sports. So while you may be getting your body in shape by playing rugby, football or hockey, remember that sports will help you off the playing field too. They are a great way to learn how to communicate, appreciate diversity, teach responsibility, make decisions, accept loss, and interact while working toward a common goal.
Sports build character.