Winning is Not Everything

I like to win! But no one can go without losing. It is part of the journey to success- But every time I compete, I expect to win. But winning doesn’t just come from talk, it comes from hard work and a common belief that everyone on the team has to share- that together we will win. So get ahead in the game and don’t stop- get more runs to stay ahead, if you get behind, know it’s going to be fun to come from behind strong and you are going to play hard all the way through the last out of the game! Expect to win, and if you lose, don’t be happy and silly about it, but don’t be down too much either because losing has its place in learning to be a champion. Winners learn from their mistakes, and accept the excellence that the other team brings to the table sometimes.
What I am asking here is that you give me your absolute best. Blood sweat and tears. It takes Giving 100% in practice. To practice like it’s “the game” and when game time comes, doing what it takes to win will come naturally.

Coach Tim 2011