Why everyone should try team sports or group activities

From all levels. You could be the captain, or an informal leader. You gotta manage up, down, and sideways.

Choose your battles wisely. You can't always push. You will fatigue the group. Pick your spots carefully.

The power of persuasion is a great life-skill. Making people smile. Motivating others, etc.

Pick people up when they are down.

"Main character syndrome" is not good for society.

Teammates/friends are often the hardest to say no to. Your true friends will be impressed when you have a well thought out reason to say no.

Team activites are like running an organization. It's a broader perspective. Macro vs. Micro.

You can't outshine the team. Learn how to be selfless. You can be a star and the team struggles. Are you actually helping the group be better?

Know your role. Play it to the best of your abilities.

Successful teams know how to co-exist and work together. They may not hang out on the weekends together or always love being around one another. Have respect for each other.