One Tree Hill Leadership

On the show One Tree Hill, leadership is evident through Nathan, Lucas, and Skills as they are coaching the Tree Hill Ravens’ basketball team.  They themselves have been in the same position as these boys, five years earlier, and therefore can relate to them.  They have felt the same feelings and experienced the ups and downs just as these boys are.  Being older and more mature, the coaches are able to distinguish which boys will need the most work.  Quinton, the star of the team, is exactly how Nathan was as a teenager.  They are both full of themselves and expect to be praised for their achievements.  However, since Nathan has matured and changed for the better, he now can move on to helping Quinton with his issues.  Quinton believes that he can talk back to the coaches and put down his teammates since he is the best.  Nathan takes the role of his mentor and helps him understand that without the rest of the team, he is nothing.  He teaches him about being a leader and how to help out not only himself, but also his fellow Ravens.  Quinton respects Nathan since they are one in the same.  With Quinton’s head in check, the Ravens may have a chance of winning some games.  The leadership role is necessary to lead the team for the coaches and for Quinton.  Together, they can make the season as successful as can be.