Lessons Learned: Magnified
will to succeed
determination
teamwork
leadership
friends & teammates ( my boys! )
The Piedmont High School JV Highlanders Football Season was one of celebration and lessons learned. Of course, it would have been wonderful if the team won all of their games, however, the experience of their few losses allowed them to learn so much more. Although I am not very knowledgeable about football, it was much easier for me to follow along then I thought. Not only having my son’s bright shoes as a reference point, but knowing his friends on the field allowed me to understand more easily. A proud mother, of 45 football players, I’d say. I reveled in each game as I witnessed their quick moves, timely plays, amazing interceptions, awe inspiring completions, and knock down tackles. As in life, lessons learned can be used in the future, whether in business or social, as an individual, or as a team… if you allow them.
Just as an actor may draw upon his or her emotions and past experiences to deliver a magnificent performance, these athletes will draw from this season… lessons of a lifetime.
applaud teammates
learn from your mistakes
leaders are not always right
forgive
the agony of defeat
false starts
respect
patience
leadership
re group
laser focus
repetition
the struggle makes you stronger, tougher, better
discipline
commitment
never give up: persist and perservere
thrill of victory
working together creates a more successful result
outcomes can change with the blink of an eye
never stop giving it your all
it’s never over ‘til it’s over
control
emotional swing
motivation
passion
encourage your teammates
courage
frustration
there is no substitute for preparation and hard work
show up
110%
playbook is still unwritten
GAME ON!
See you in the bleachers next year!
XOXO! Debbi