--- title: Learn to Scrum like an All-Star Football Team [Video] description: Learn more about how to create an award-winning scrum team as we cover the essential characteristics of a winning football team and a scrum team. image: https://blog.metrostar.com/hubfs/scrum-football.jpg --- [![MetroStar Systems Logo](https://blog.metrostar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MetroStar_Jan2021/images/Logo-2021.png?width=413&name=Logo-2021.png "MetroStar Systems Logo")](https://www.metrostar.com/) - Who We Are - [Meet MetroStar](https://metrostar.com/who-we-are/) - [Leadership](https://metrostar.com/leaders/) - [Partnerships](https://www.metrostar.com/partnerships/) - [Innovation Lab](https://www.metrostar.com/innovation-lab/) - [Contract Vehicles](https://www.metrostar.com/contract-vehicles/) - What We Do - [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.metrostar.com/ai-and-government/) - [Digital Experience](https://www.metrostar.com/digital-experience/) - [Application Modernization](https://www.metrostar.com/application-modernization/) - [Enterprise IT](https://www.metrostar.com/enterprise-it-services/) - [Products + Solutions](https://www.metrostar.com/federal-government-products-solutions/) - Who We Serve - [National Security](https://www.metrostar.com/national-security/) - [Defense](https://www.metrostar.com/defense-customers/) - Insights - [Blog](https://blog.metrostar.com/) - [Case Studies](https://www.metrostar.com/case-studies/) - [News + Events](https://metrostar.com/news-events/) - Join Us - [Careers](https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/) - [Open Roles](https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/) - [Cleared Jobs](https://www.metrostar.com/cleared-jobs/) - [Veterans](https://www.metrostar.com/veterans/) - [Internships](https://www.metrostar.com/internships/) - [Contact Us](https://metrostar.com/contact-us/) - Who We Are - [Meet MetroStar](https://metrostar.com/who-we-are/) - [Leadership](https://metrostar.com/leaders/) - [Culture](https://metrostar.com/culture/) - [Partnerships](https://www.metrostar.com/partnerships/) - [Innovation Lab](https://www.metrostar.com/innovation-lab/) - [Contract Vehicles](https://www.metrostar.com/contract-vehicles/) - What We Do - [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.metrostar.com/ai-and-government/) - [Digital Experience](https://www.metrostar.com/digital-experience/) - [Application Modernization](https://www.metrostar.com/application-modernization/) - [Enterprise IT](https://www.metrostar.com/enterprise-it-services/) - [Products + Solutions](https://www.metrostar.com/federal-government-products-solutions/) - Who We Serve - [National Security](https://www.metrostar.com/national-security/) - [Defense](https://www.metrostar.com/defense-customers/) - Insights - [Blog](https://blog.metrostar.com/) - [Case Studies](https://www.metrostar.com/case-studies/) - [News + Events](https://metrostar.com/news-events/) - Join Us - [Careers](https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/) - [Open Roles](https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/) - [Cleared Jobs](https://www.metrostar.com/cleared-jobs/) - [Veterans](https://www.metrostar.com/veterans/) - [Internships](https://www.metrostar.com/internships/) - [**Contact Us**](https://metrostar.com/contact-us/) [blogs](https://blog.metrostar.com/) > [Management](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/management) # Learn to Scrum like an All-Star Football Team \[Video\] 1 MIN READ 03/08/2016 | [Management](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/management) | [MetroStar Minute](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/metrostar-minute) | [Videos](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/videos) ![Metro Star Minute screenshot of scrum master holding a metrostar football](https://blog.metrostar.com/hubfs/scrum-football.jpg)   What does a [scrum team](https://blog.metrostarsystems.com/2016/01/19/agile-melodies-part-iiagile-scrum-requires-the-team-to-define-a-set-length-of-the-sprint/) have in common with a football team? Many things. **Among them:** both require individuals working in increments to gain a touchdown by leveraging diverse skill sets and cross-functional roles. Learn more about how we create award-winning scrum teams in this week’s MetroStar Minute (episode #3), where we cover the essential characteristics of a winning football team and a scrum team.   **Watch previous episodes:** - **Episode 1:** “[The 10 Heuristics of User Experience](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h4OaCsuI34)” - **Episode 2:**“[What’s the Need for Research and Development?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNyuLNcBqww)” ![Picture of Allison Lee](https://blog.metrostar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MetroStarSystems_June2020/Images/metrostar2021-sun-70.png?width=150&name=metrostar2021-sun-70.png) Written By: [Allison Lee](https://blog.metrostar.com/author/alee) Former Contributor ### you might like these too ### [MetroStar’s Cedric George Honored for Advancing Readiness, Empowering Veterans, and Delivering Mission-Critical Impact](https://blog.metrostar.com/cedric-george-nvc-veteran-of-year) ##### Career Growth | Management | MetroStar Culture | Making an Impact ### [Cedric George Is Modernizing Military Logistics at MetroStar](https://blog.metrostar.com/cedric-george-dod-exec-year) ##### Career Growth | Management | Awards | Making an Impact ### [Veteran Shines Again as a Finalist in the 2024 Pinnacle Awards](https://blog.metrostar.com/veteran-finalist-pinnacle-awards-0) ##### Career Growth | Management | Awards | Making an Impact [view more](https://blog.metrostar.com/tag/management) ## want to stay in the loop? 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