Kylee Teaches Me

I love watching my girls play volleyball.

This morning i let my Kylee read an article, entitled “Three Winners Who Know How to Lose”,

in which Todd Rogers, Kerri Walsh and Jen Kessy explain how they take losing - that they LEARN more from losing than they do from a win.

At one point it explains how April Ross and Jen Kessy were playing Brazils’  Larissa Franca and Juliana Silva in the London semis to decide who goes on to play Kerri and Misty for the Gold. It told how while Jen and April were supporting each other, Larissa was riding Julianna, making it clear os fault she felt it was.

Kylee must have liked that part.

Later that night, we took her and her friend Morgan to a 14U League. Kylee caught the opposing player yelling at herself, talking down about her own game. At side switch, she shook the girls hand and said, ‘You wouldn't yell at your friends partner, would you? Well right now you ARE her partner, so don't yell at yourself”. A read back through the article to find this great piece of advice from the three legend players. I couldn't find it. I found “being supportive”. I found “Keep believing”. I found counsel about the dangers of being negative during a match. But she had taken all these teachings to heart and began use the knowledge.

I am amazed at her growth as a player and a girl.

I love this game, and love the enjoyment others get through their successes. Kids, i love the highs i get through your wins. Every point you win gives me strength. Every play you strive to make even though you come up short makes me smile.

Volleyball makes you a better person, if you let it.

I love watching my girls play volleyball… did i say that?

Volley On!