~:[CH6 - Day 345]:~ Leaving a Legacy

~:[CH6 - Day 345]:~ Leaving a Legacy

We had a theme awhile back that was Leaving a Legacy. I encourage our athletes to leave a legacy of their own, by giving themselves to the program, much like they should do to anything they're apart of . It's always important to not simply join something, but to join and give it your all. The past week or so, I've felt the struggle of doing so, but tonight, I was reminded that all that struggle is well worth it. It was a lot of preparation, a lot of talking, and a lot of sacrifice along the way, but what you put in, you often get back ten fold and that's exactly how I felt. Sure, there were mistakes in the program, I couldn't include everything in the video and we ran late (I guess as usual), but that's part of the process. Leaving a legacy doesn't mean  you're perfect, in fact, part of making a legacy is making mistakes, learning from them, and help guide future generations away from those same pitfalls. With a team that was both senior and freshman heavy, I wonder what the future will look like for our program, but what I am sure of is that the seniors this year have left an indelible mark on this program through the legacy they created. My brain has shut down and my body is beginning for my bed, but I will sleep well, as I will be comforted by all the wonderful moments of the night. I wish we had more time and didn't have to rush through a wonderful evening, however, regardless, I am simply glad that this opportunity existed. Today officially marked the end of the season and while another chapter closes, the words within those chapters will not be erased or forgotten, as they are things that have been ingrained in the minds of the generations to come. Being a teacher and a coach is a tough job because every year, we say goodbye to another group of wonderful people who we were lucky enough to meet and while chances are good I will see some of them again, there are many who I will never to for the rest of my life. Regardless, a piece of them will always be left with me and this beautiful ohana and with them, they take the many connections, memories and experiences they had while members of this team. Thank you to all the members of the ohana for all of your contributions, as I am a better person because of you all. The legacy you have left, is not just one with the program, but also one that impacts the trajectory of my own life, as you truly have allowed me to soar. Tonight, I will sleep well, not only because I am tired, but because I am at peace knowing just how lucky of a person I am to be surrounded with this amazing group of people I call my ohana.