I would like to take a break from the normal shenanigans and regular rhythm of the varsity softball season -- like the broken helmets and the 35-0 scores -- and share something I read today that I found inspiring.
Too often in competitive sports, especially on the high school level, I find that we are too obsessed with wins and losses, the quest for college scholarships, and the drive toward being able to say "We're number 1."
These goals, understandably and predictably, have a habit of causing certain side-effects that have always plagued varsity sports: Poor sportsmanship, unruly fans, parental meddling, over-zealous coaches, and catty behavior in players toward teammates and opponents, alike.
You might not believe some of things I've witnessed and been told -- on and off the record -- in my years covering varsity sports.
Today, while perusing the day's news, I came across an amazing story that I wanted to share.
I have been following and participating in sports for , virtually, my entire 34 years on this Earth, and I've been covering it for over a decade, and I have never heard of anything as absolutely selfless and refreshing -- especially on such a high level of competition -- as the following:
http://www.sportsline.com/general/story/10806690
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As a parent (and "softball mom"), nothing would make me prouder than to see my child do that. Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.
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