I’ve shared several examples of lean thinking in sports previously to help management & employees see how it applies everywhere. (not sure if I’ve put any in the blog though, feel free to request)
Here’s a short example from someone else:
Lean Frontiers and Karl Swanke, former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman in the National Football League
“Nobody performs well enough on their own to overcome lack of teamwork."
https://leanfrontiers.com/kata-and-sport-a-winning-combination