We had our first playoff game last night. Our starting point guard is out for the season with a torn ACL, our 6’6″ starting post player was home with the flu and we had six varsity players in total. Our team had to play together to have a chance.
Before the game I encouraged them to play selfless, like our point guard is known to do. (She is ranked 2nd in the state of Washington for assists per game, she plays tough defense and she puts down shots when we need them). She has never received much credit in ink, but she plays the game with “TEAM” in mind.
Without her, our girls would have to draw from that same mindset to win, and they did. They were SELFLESS. They didn’t try to do too much (which often happens when new players take the court and are worried about their game), they worked together and played tenacious defense, took the opportunities that were given to them on offense (and created a few) and took care of the basketball.
When you play for the team, not just for yourself, great things can happen on the court and in life.
