Amazing Kids
When I reflect on our season, thus far, and what the possibilities are for the remainder of the year, I am blown away. However, it is probably not what you are thinking. 6-0, undefeated in the region, and playing a huge game against a great Oxford team. Not to mention being ranked in the State 6A polls. These things are indeed fun.
We talk a lot on our team about perspective. We know that if we do the work good things can happen. This team has kept that mantra this season. I am concerned that we now must learn how to handle press clippings and losing the edge that got us to this point. Tonight against Oxford will be a telling sign. I believe our kids will respond.
All of that is the fun part of being on a team and learning how to handle success. Our kids have already won the real game. Let me share a story with the Cougar Nation. After practice on Tuesday the players came to me and told me of their plan to collect money during the Huffman game for Breast Cancer research. Then they asked could they spat in pink. For the new readers, spatting is taping the outside of your shoe for a game. They think it looks good but has no real value for most. They asked if I would let them do that. I said, “of course”.
This verifies the very thing that led to success this year. When you have a group of young men that think outside the box, you can accomplish miracles. The boys came up with the idea! This tells me that they want to be remembered for more than wins and losses. They want to make a difference in a person’s life.
We have already won even if we lose a game. Be Proud Cougar Fans! We really do have something to celebrate.
Jerry
