There was a destructive undercurrent in last year’s team. It was evident in the many times that Haley came out of a game and never shook hands with Tara. She was the only one who didn’t connect with her coach in this way. In one huddle when Tara was preparing her team for the last quarter’s final action, Haley stood behind Tara and held both hands with thumb to forefinger touching over her eyes as if they were goggles and made fun of Tara. Tara was unaware of this. Haley wasn’t listening and she didn’t stop until Coach Brittney took her by the hand and pulled her away from the huddle.
At the end of the season, Haley skipped out on the Banquet and caught Tara totally by surprise. One can only guess what other shenanigans might have been pulled during those four years or what teammate’s mothers might have shared. Connect the dots to three players defecting at the end of the year, and then this self-serving “interview.” One can conjure up a pretty negative scenario. To say “one bad apple can spoil a bunch” would be an apt description.
But look what positives can accomplish! Look at this year’s team! Look at the connection they have with each other and with their coach! What a turn around! We are so fortunate to have unselfish, committed, and adult players this year locking arms in the best display of sportsmanship, esprit de corps, and team chemistry! They don’t have the numbers and they don’t have two #1 recruits, but they have heart! They are a team in the true sense of the word, and I love them dearly for it!
At the end of the season, Haley skipped out on the Banquet and caught Tara totally by surprise. One can only guess what other shenanigans might have been pulled during those four years or what teammate’s mothers might have shared. Connect the dots to three players defecting at the end of the year, and then this self-serving “interview.” One can conjure up a pretty negative scenario. To say “one bad apple can spoil a bunch” would be an apt description.
But look what positives can accomplish! Look at this year’s team! Look at the connection they have with each other and with their coach! What a turn around! We are so fortunate to have unselfish, committed, and adult players this year locking arms in the best display of sportsmanship, esprit de corps, and team chemistry! They don’t have the numbers and they don’t have two #1 recruits, but they have heart! They are a team in the true sense of the word, and I love them dearly for it!