I'm about twenty minutes from hopping in my truck to head to Prior Lake High School's first lacrosse practice of 2011 season. Now, I "leave" to head to the lacrosse field all of the time and every time I do so, I feel absolutely thrilled and fortunate to be able to do what I'm doing. But there is something different about the way I feel right now. I think the "butterflies" are due to the fact that it is something so dear to me, as I recall playing lacrosse at PLHS. This experience set the stage for who I am today.
There is a lot of talk about who the best team in the state is, who the best player in the state is. Although these things are extremely important, it is not my main focus. I do remember scores and specific facts about my high school athletics days, but the thing I remember most is the experience. I remember the energy I felt after the first goal I scored on the lacrosse field. I remember sitting on the "other" side of the board watching my teammates play a hockey game through the glass. I was required to do so because I missed a practice while on a marching band trip to Paris.
So, I am nervous and I am excited. It is hard to not get too caught up in the rankings, scores, etc. However, I know what won't change for me. Every time I step on the field (in today's case, the gym floor), my number one goal is to help facilitate an experience for the guys, so that they find meaning in their life. This experience will set the stage for the things they do in life. My goal is to help my players help themselves.
Surely, more to come on the season.
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