This past week, Becky and I had the opportunity to attend one of our students’ volleyball games. It really brought back incredible memories as we both had flashbacks of the multitude of gymnasium’s we visited watching our daughter play from 2001-2007. We watched her play hundreds of matches spread over several states. As we entered the gymnasium it all came rushing back: the smell of the gym (and believe me every gym has a distinctive smell), the sound of the referee’s whistle, the wave of hundreds of warm up balls being served at once, cheerleaders, and of course the pre-game nerves and butterflies.
Tayloris a great athlete and played extremely well. Her team happened to win the match we attended. I believe she made about 7 serves in a row at one point to lead her team to victory. Winning was very nice but I have come to realize winning isn’t the most important part. (Many coaches, players, and parents would probably disagree) Investing in the participants is the important part. The players’ commitment to each other is what is lasting. A well known quote in athletic lore was UCLA Coach Henry Sanders statement, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing!” Man, I could not disagree more! Investing in people is the only thing. People are one of the most important assets that one can ever invest in. Investing in others assures your own success in life. Nothing is more valuable than to give yourself away to others.
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