Sunday, September 14, 2014

Monday Mush


I am sure most of you have seen this movie, but as a back story to this scene.  The Asst. Coach was passed over for this job, and basically was promised that if Coach Boone lost one game, they would fire him and place him as head coach.  Of course, it was all based on race.  So, the Asst Coach had everything to gain by keeping his head down and letting his team take an unfair loss.

But that isn’t what happened.  True to the actual events, he stopped the game to make sure that it was called fairly.  He knew the stakes were personally high for himself, but his integrity won out. 

There are several aspects of this video clip that make it applicable to what we do, in my opinion.

1.       Regardless of circumstance, doing right is doing right.  We don’t have to be perfect, but we can find a place to dig our heels in and stand up for what we know is right. 
2.       Most situations that matter are much bigger than ourselves.  What we choose to do has a much greater affect when we focus on others, rather than ourselves.
3.       We give 100% on every play.
4.       Determination not only wins, it can set you worlds apart.  Being determined is having a tunnel vision and a goal that is relentless.  We can have that for our students, and teach them to have it for themselves!

You are an amazing team…thank you for all of your determination and integrity.


Happy Monday!

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