Motivational Monday…Together
It’s no secret that I love sports, especially team sports. When our young people are involved, it’s even better. Besides learning how to hit/catch a ball, being a part of sports of any kind exposes you to many life lessons.
We learn how to lose with dignity and how to win with even greater dignity. Listening to the players this week in the College World Series reinforced that.
Last week, we watched a no-hitter pitched by Gage Woods for the Arkansas Razorbacks. It was the third no-hitter in the history of the College World Series and the first since 1960.
After the game, Gage acknowledged Conner Cunningham, a player on the opposing team-Murray State. Both are from a small town in Arkansas, Batesville. Though they attended the same high school, it was at different times. In the off-season, Conner catches for Gage and works out with him.
Gage made a point of going over to Conner’s dugout to give him a hug and words of encouragement.
On the field, they’re competitors, each striving for the same goal—victory. Off the field, they support one another, fostering growth and development as athletes.
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How does all this relate to us? With few exceptions, we’re not getting through this life alone. We all depend on and welcome help from our friends, family members, and others.
We may have differing beliefs…opposing opinions…and often different goals. However, at the end of the day, we all hope for a healthy and happy life with our friends and family.
Sports inculcate something in you that no institution, family or friendship can. A quality that eventually emanate from you, something called Sportsmanship.
Sandeep Sahajpal
The art of true sportsmanship is not only shaped by winning, but by being able to embrace defeat, respect and participating with integrity.
Wayne Chirisa
There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.
George Shinn
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