There are valid points to each of these ideas. I know the
“I” comment sounds very brash but the truth is “the best way to improve the
team is to improve yourself.” (Coach John Wooden) There is personal
responsibility that each player bears…
Yet the idea of TEAM carries more than just sharing the
court. It involves Talking, Encouraging each other, Asking each other questions
to get to know each other’s goals and desires, and then Motivating each other
to fulfill those dreams!
The truth is that great players surround themselves with other
great players that are going to push them and motivate them to get better. I
just read about Kevin Love’s frustration that his team is not doing well. He
said, “I'm a big proponent of greatness surrounding itself with greatness…”
People slammed the Heat for doing that with their “Big 3”,
yet I challenge you to look at past champions and you will see teams stacked
with greatness – great players surrounded by great players… Now please note
that at the professional level of athletics every player is great in skill set;
yet there are those that go beyond skill set and find a way to bring out the
best in teammates.
Biblically speaking we are commanded over and over to
surround ourselves with wise people; commanded to have iron sharpen iron; told
that bad company corrupts good morals; etc.
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Do you have people
dedicated to your growth? Are they dedicated to victory? Are you encouraging /
motivating others?
Going to church and small groups simply means that you
are sharing the same court… Are you actually TEAM-oriented? Are you taking time
to Talk, Encourage, Ask, and Motivate?
1 comment:
Great lesson, Coach!
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