Make the Leap into MVB 25 - "Geronimo"

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A look back through the musical time machine...homage to disco "Making It." 

The ten year-old was leaving in her softball gear. I said, "going to play softball?" She answered, "No, Daddy. I'm going out to win." 

Take a moment before tryouts.

Stand tall on the court, close your eyes, and pause to appreciate the people in your life who helped you get here.

Thoughts for Tryouts

• Bring your best. Miguel Ruiz wrote in The Four Agreements: “Always do your best.”

• Compete to contribute. Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, every job is open. Be relentless.

• Bring energy. Energize yourself and your teammates.

• B+ (Be positive). 

• Lead. Leadership is showing up on time, never being a distraction, and being a great teammate.

• Focus. Embrace the “next play” mentality.

• Be coachable. If Coach Scott Celli says, “half-speed lap,” run half-speed—never cut a corner.

• Play for the girls next to you. That’s the meaning of team.

What do these have in common?

They’re all doable. Focus is a skill. Coachability is a skill. Hard work is a skill. Communication is a skill. Toughness is a skill.

Be excited, not anxious.

Lagniappe. Make the leap into MVB 25. "Geronimo" is the symbolic call of courage when making a leap, derived from Apache leader.