so, i've been mia from the blog for a while. i know i know, y'all. but after wondering about what exactly should i put on my blog, what to write about, who even reads this anyways, do i have time for this, blah blah blah, i've decided i need a little pick me up. well, maybe not a pick me up. but, something to get me going, as i do often have failure to launch. (by the way, i don't have answers to all those questions. but, i do know i need and want to write again.) so, enjoy the ramblings folks. today is tuesday, so enjoy. here's to new beginnings...
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i ran across a fabulous npr story earlier today: when kids start playing to win. obviously, i listened to it through the lens of my soccer coach self. and, i obviously enjoyed it a bit more than maybe the average joe. maybe because it affirms what i believe about coaching youth soccer - winning isn't the only thing. here's my fav quote from the piece: "when asked how she knows if she's done a great job at a meet, peri [13 year old swimmer] has a quick answer. 'well, sometimes my legs feel like jelly. and so, the first time it felt like that i knew i had succeeded.'" so, check it out y'all!
