Candor

The volleyball blog is not an official opinion of the City of Melrose, the School Department, the Athletic Department, or any other Melrose organization. All opinions are mine.

I've never seen, coached, or played in a perfect game. It's always better to win imperfectly than lose "moral victories." Do enough "right things at the right time" and you often come up victorious. Process determines destiny. 

Kevin Eastman writes in "Why the Best Are the Best" that the Celtics allowed 32 points to the Lakers from defensive mistakes and errors in a Finals game and won. Everyone makes imperfect plays.

I'm not here to hand out grades but to share the joy and the occasional sadness. As I texted someone today, "have you ever given up a pair of grand slams to the same player in one game?" At least I made that guy happy...

Sports helps write our narrative. Coaches take teams where they cannot go alone. Especially in the playoffs, where the opportunities are greater, we celebrate rising to meet new challenges. 

Enjoy the journey.