There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven... A time to weep and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance... A time to be silent and a time to speak. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
After a long weekend of volleyball regionals I am still tired. I recognize that part of my fatigue has to do with the end of the season and catching up on administrative work. Another part is at the end of each season I'm a little sad to see it end... although that sadness usually doesn't last long since I have to prepare for the next "season". The final reason for my sluggishness this week has to do with the teams not getting a bid to "nationals". I had two teams with a great chance of getting bids this past weekend and, unfortunately, they did not make it.
As I think back over the season and evaluate my coaching there are lots of thoughts that go through my mind. I have made some decisions for the next season, things I'll do differently, and skills I'll focus on more. But I also know that allowing myself to feel sad is part of the process, not to wallow in self pity, but allow myself to realize how much I wanted these teams to earn their bid. Feelings are not a bad "thing" but how we handle them tells us a lot about ourselves and our world view. It would be easy to be upset and cry about it (I did shed some tears Sunday evening) but being the competitive athlete that I am I have determined not to let this happen again. With teams as well trained, skilled and capable of earning a bid I am determined to do everything within my power to help them attain their bid.
No matter what the outcome this season I am still very proud of both of these teams.
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