Being a part of the softball team here at Washburn has opened me up to some cool things here in Topeka. We went to Gary's Berries pumpkin patch early one morning and it was a blast! We all went through the corn maze, looked for cute, little pumpkins, and even went on the tractor ride! The pumpkin donuts and kettle corn were also really yummy. We've also had team dinners where we can relax and just have fun together as a team. Before the fall season even got here we all went to Red Robin and saw an inspirational movie as a team.
Photo Credit: Maddie Abbs
Being a part of a team not only lets you be a part of something bigger than yourself, but it shows you how to work with other people both inside and outside of practice. By doing things outside of practice as a team it allows us to be closer and see how similar we may be to another person on the team.
A bonus to team bonding is the added impact of communication. If you're able to talk to your teammates about regular, every day things then talking on the field will be a breeze. This way you'll also be able to learn a little bit more about them as a person.
One key component of team bonding is trust. We've all seen or heard of certain exercised used to build trust, whether that is a trust fall activity, or having someone lead you when your eyes are closed, you all have to be willing to put your life in their hands. This is essentially what you're doing when game time rolls around. You will only be able to do your job, and you have to be able to trust your teammates that they will do the same.
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