Kids are pretty sophisticated these days, far more than we were when I grew up. The communication revolution via the Internet and also the realities of political and economic divisiveness give young people a lot of information and a lot to think about.
What has this got to do with sports? Success doesn't occur in a vacuum. Achievement follows leadership, energy, integrity, and honesty. The chance to be part of something special draws people who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.
The success of the volleyball program is well-documented. If your players trust you and your message, AND that message is both genuine and durable, they will walk through fire for you. Does that guarantee indefinite and unlimited success? I don't know any recipe that does. But it does give you a great launching pad for achievement.
Conversely, if the message becomes stale, or inconsistent, or the process lacks quality, then the sustainability of the program falters and the ultimate outcome suffers.
Volleyball isn't life or death, but supporting the program and the young people involved offers ultimate benefit to the community through development of the next generation of leaders.
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