Last night our AAA Nationals played our final game. I'm at work this morning wishing this team could stay together. We won a bunch; we lost a few; but that’s not why I am saddened the season is over.
Our kids and parents were the best! Win or lose, our parents were enthusiastic, positive, & supportive. The players reflected their good parents: well-behaved, disciplined, and respectful of coaches and each other.
Do you know how rare it is to find a team full of families like that?
I’ve experienced 3 kinds of players & families:
Type 1: After the season if you find out they are part of a church, you think, “I’d go to church with them.”
Type 2: After the season if you find out they are part of a church, you think, “Either they are part of a weak church, or they aren’t serious about their faith.”
Type 3: Those who claim no faith and bring no shame to Jesus.
In the heat of battle, I am the FIRST to forget this momentarily! My Nats families have reminded me how much our conduct matters more than what we claim. New Lifers, you matter to your coaches – more than you may realize.
Thanks AAA Nationals.
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