Simple Truth

Looking to get back to basics and what is important in the game. I really need our kids to buy into loving the game and embracing training. Youth is only an asset if you see it as realized potential hours of deliberate practice.

So here are some simple truths I shared with my Canada Games Team a few years ago that anyone can learn from:

The truth is it doesn’t matter if you win or if you lose. You can be an undefeated champion and if it turns you into an egotistical bitch it was a waste. You could lose every game, but if it teaches you the humility and need for work ethic to overcome every life obstacle you face then it was all worth it. How you respond to the results will be more important then the result it self.

The truth is found in the moment. These moments, once lived, will be the same in your memory forever. That truth will be the one you need to live with.

The truth is that you will be alone with your thoughts and know whether or not your effort was heroic. Did you overcome your fear or did it overcome you? Did you play with heart or with excuses? Did you try for a dream or did you play for yourself? Did you shoot for the stars or aim lower to know you would reach? Only you will know these answers.

The truth is, in moments later in life when you look back and wonder; you will never worry that you should have been less physical, dove on fewer loose balls, encouraged your teammates less often or taken less shots. You’ll never wish you had gone home less tired. You won’t be sad that you were too passionate for too long and trusted too much.

The truth is that as people you are and will continue to be amazing. The truth of these next moments is yours.

That truth will be yours in your private moments, and only you will know.

What will your truth be?