For over two decades, young Melrose girls have competed to make the volleyball team. And when they succeeded, it got harder.
As the new kid in town, the competition is better, the expectations higher. And yet, year after year, they're back.
Winning isn't supposed to be easy. Joseph Campbell wrote a book, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" describing the model for heroic adventure. Whether Odysseus in The Odyssey or Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, the narrative follows a similar course.
Every hero doesn't get "supernatural aid," but you get superior coaching and critical helpers (teammates) to support you along the way.
Stumbles occur, sometimes in the League and sometimes outside, but transformation turns untested rookies to seasoned veterans.
And each season the journey refreshes and starts anew. Each new club has won nothing. You earn opportunity and ultimately see where the narrative goes.
During the offseason, players begin the transformation. Celebrate the journey.
Lagniappe. Get on your pogo stick. Melrose has had a lot of great jumpers. Are you the next? You don't need fancy equipment. Use your imagination to find a mini-hurdle. A book? A pair of boots?
Challenge yourself to be your best version.
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