Political Quotes

“just imagine: It is a Tuesday night in October. The shuffle of shoes screech across the waxed court, the buzzer sounds, and the crowd erupts in cheers as the home team scores the winning point. Clinching the first-place title, the home team gathers at center court, each player grinning from ear to ear. The excitement is tangible. It was a hard-fought season and a well-earned first-place title. The trophy is presented, pictures are taken, and team members high-five each other as fans charge the court to congratulate the winning team. What I just described are the final seconds of a high school girls' basketball game. Those who have witnessed a buzzer-beater win know there is nothing like it. For the players, the fans, the parents, and all involved, it is a prized moment and a memory that will never be forgotten. But it is not just a memory; it is a valuable learning experience. Over the span of a year, teammates dedicate hundreds of hours of late-night and early morning practices. They overcome conflicts. They work together. They practice self-discipline. They perfect their craft. And they knew, if they gave it all, they would have a chance to be victorious with all this hard work and effort. I saw these learning experiences unfold time and time again throughout my 40-year career as a coach, educator, and mentor. A great deal has changed in the world of women's athletics since I began my career coaching high school girls' basketball almost 40 years ago.…”