Week 2

[Rabble Rouser]

And then every now and then we are surprised, and old beliefs are proven to be wrong, partially wrong, or just different. All through history things change, dominant NFL clubs rise and fall, The bulls slip from being champs, coachs leave one college in search of greener pastures, and from no where a new athlete rises on the scene and we find ourselves asking. "where did that guy come from" . Heard every reason not to believe someone can be successful, I hope everyone of the kids we coach, our kids, or friends kids make it. Which making it simply by definition can mean many things depending on the individual. Greatness, has many different meanings as well, and to me it means that one has exceeded their original expectations whatever they may be. Yes, you are right but there are many obstacles in life and to those that can find their way through, I say Great...!!! I watch the Olympics not to tell anyone one what I don't think the athlete can do or how hard its is going to be for them to win their event. I watch the Olympics in hopes that some how some way something amazing that an athlete has worked long and hard for will be accomplished and when it happens, how great it is for them and for all of us who had the joy and priveledge of watching such a great thing unfold in front of our eyes. Yes, all old hi-school athetes, all old college athletes, all parents whom have walked their child through the process understand the challenges, and although all of this is true, I have still seen the athlete that surprised everyone, even as a freshman in hi-school, and a freshman in college, and the first year professional, even though their are many examples of the opposite. So again, I appreciate the posts as well and encourage we warn everyone of the challenges ahead in case their is someone that doesn't know these things.

We might be talking about both sides of the same coin here. Certainly, a freshman can be a star and it happens often for a variety of reasons, but usually the main reason is that the player works very hard and doesn't simply rely or rest on past performances. Sometimes that player who hit his or her growth spurt early takes advantage of god-given talents and continues to improve. I'd love to see every kid succeed and would love even more if parents encouraged their children to work hard every second of every opportunity.

 

“If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today.â€

 

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.â€

 

- Lou Holtz

[AAASOCCER]

We might be talking about both sides of the same coin here. Certainly, a freshman can be a star and it happens often for a variety of reasons, but usually the main reason is that the player works very hard and doesn't simply rely or rest on past performances. Sometimes that player who hit his or her growth spurt early takes advantage of god-given talents and continues to improve. I'd love to see every kid succeed and would love even more if parents encouraged their children to work hard every second of every opportunity.

 

“If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today.â€

 

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.â€

 

- Lou Holtz

 

I believe we are, agreed.