In the midst of the current buzz around agility, many employees and managers alike dismiss Agile methodologies as just another industry trend. However, Agile’s roots run deep, not only spanning three decades of evolution, but also applying the same aspects that sports teams use in order to win games. Having played semi-professional basketball in her teenage years and worked with Agile teams for over 12 years, Stephanie has identified 9 key parallels between Agile teams and sports teams. It is exactly this hands-on comparison that makes individuals and companies (especially those that have been forced into an Agile transition process without understanding its spirit and purpose) finally understand why Agile teams are better equipped to navigate today’s VUCA world. Whether you are just starting on your Agile journey or you are coaching your twentieth laggard organisation, this team analogy offers a fresh perspective that will make you go “aha”.