As a volleyball player who wants to succeed as an individual
and team, I must go beyond the game, the score, the fans, the colors on my
jersey, and beyond myself.
I must be…
Patient. When others
stumble, lend a hand and encourage, as I hope they do for me.
Kind. Understand that
a kind word goes farther with my team than a harsh word.
I will not be…
Envying. When my team
does well, I will be glad that we are one as a team and rejoice.
Boastful and Proud. When
I do well, I did so because of those around me.
I will never…
Dishonor Others. The
other team put in hours of sweat and heart, like we did.
Be Self-Seeking. We
are together. Not me, but we.
Be Easily Angered. Stay
calm and know our goal is greater than the score.
Keep Record of Other’s Wrongs. The past is behind and the future is yet to be written.
I will not…
Delight in Evil. There
is no reason to give into the darkness.
But I will…
Rejoice in Truth. See
the good in everything and everyone and celebrate the victories.
I will always…
Protect. One Team, One
Family.
Trust. My Team, My
Family.
Hope. My goal is not
the score, but the challenge of becoming who I need to be.
Persevere. I will not
give up, ever.
The Greatest of All of These… I will LOVE… my Team, my School, my
Family, my God!
1 Corinthians 13:4-7,
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