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| Story ID: | 1684 |
| Written by: | Cynthia Jo Ross (bio, contact, other stories) |
| Organization: | Lens to the Past |
| Story type: | Family History |
| Writers Conference: | $500 2007 Family Memories Writing Project |
| Location: | Andover Kansas USA |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Person: | Coach Ross |
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The Coach On what should’ve been a happy day Of young players on the court, Turned into a different scrimmage Of parents in discord. When they realized the game Would soon be lost, They shouted at the coach And shook their fists. It's all your fault. Play only the best Leave the others on the bench We want this championship They felt they knew The game rules by heart Better than any coach or referee. Thinking only of a trophy But this coach stuck to his plan. They'd all take their turn on the court. Players would have their chance, From the best to the worst. Yes, he played them all, Even the little squirt, Cheering each of them on For their hustle or good play. When mistakes were made, He didn’t yell at them, Just smiled big or grinned Then explain a better way All the coach asked Of these young players Was to play their best and Remember these words "It's not if you win or lose But how you play the game.” Teamwork is a learned skill It’s supposed to be that way. Although the score Didn’t show it on that day, This team won in a bigger game Despite some parents dismay. |
