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| bmoser |
Posted - 12/11/2009 : 10:29:37
Sports teach a youngster many qualities he will come to need in life, such as hard work, discipline, respect, perseverance, character and, of course, sportsmanship. Granted, we never completely learn them the first time around, but over time these traits become ingrained. And we take what we've learned and strive to become the very best that we can be. Winning titles and becoming one of the best become important.
But as our collective show comes to a close, I've learned that while Grand Slam wins and world rankings are important, they are by no means greater than life. None of us can play professionally forever, but as professional athletes we can use the platform given to us to make an impression and a real difference.
Sports often are about who is the best and what seemingly impossible feat can be achieved. But in the scheme of things, I don't believe sports ever were meant to be just that.
Sports really are about encouraging, inspiring and touching hearts. They are about making a difference and helping people to believe that one can get through a difficult situation or that one can accomplish something even though everyone else believes otherwise. They are about lifting up the spirit and changing a negative attitude into a positive one. They are about saying "I can" or "I will" instead of "I can't" or "I probably won't." When did that ever get us anywhere?
Grand Slams, tournament wins, prize money and endorsements ... this generation has enjoyed much of that, but hopefully, as we leave the stage to future generations, we will have left a legacy where people were encouraged and inspired and hearts were touched.
Sports, when it comes right down to it, should be a great way to inspire and bring people together. I know that's how I got started, and I know that's how I want to finish.
Michael Chang |
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| newman |
Posted - 12/11/2009 : 13:47:52
bmoser...
I couldn't agree more! Sports are what made us the people we are today, no matter if you were the stud or the bench warmer. The greatness of sports is what makes all the Pirate, Royal, & Cub fans start now saying "We going to the ship" this year. There will ALWAYS be the guys painting their face & sitting in sub-zero snow storms with no shirts no matter how good or bad their team is just to say "We're #1" |
| gausssa |
Posted - 12/11/2009 : 10:59:33
bmoser...
What a great read... |
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