by Ron Fox
“Leave it all on the court/field” is a sport’s term for playing hard…until you have nothing left. When you think of an athlete who is a great example of “leaving it all on the court,” who comes to mind? Undoubtedly, many people think about the great Michael Jordan! Michael Jordan played hard every game, every quarter, every play of his career.
He’s been quoted as saying, “If it turns out that my best wasn’t good enough, at least I won’t look back and say I was afraid to try.”
Leaving it all on the floor isn’t for the faint of heart…It takes vulnerability, confidence and courage.
It takes courage to play the game.
It takes courage to take the last shot.
It takes courage to trust a teammate and make that pass.
It takes courage to make a last second decision.
It takes courage to play with heart.
As we inch closer to the end of the school year, there is little doubt that you are tired. Sometimes, spectators steal your joy and teammates may frustrate you. My question for you this week is this…despite the obstacles…do you have the courage to “leave it all on the court?”
We will probably never sell out a stadium full of excited fans, make the cover of a magazine, or be asked for our autographs. But…what impact are you making where you are, where you can? You are a superstar to a lot of students and teachers.