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I think one key point is one that Hutch made and that is the need to make sure our kids know that our love for them is not contingent on athletic success. Too many kids feel like their parents’ love goes up and down depending on the level of their athletic success.
My middle kid is a sophomore NCAA DIII lacrosse goalie. During his freshman season, he was backing up a goalie that graduated as a three time first team All-Conference selection and he played less than 60 minutes all season. But, I went to almost every game because I wanted to show my son that I loved and supported him whether he was the team MVP, like he had been with his varsity HS team the season prior, or as a backup that rarely played as a college freshman.
And this year it has been about supporting him through an up and down season where he has been the starter and on the bench. He has been pulled after a quarter and he’s been named the conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week after getting his first college win. Despite it all, I have been there for most of their games to give him a hug and let him know that I love him.
Sports can teach so many lessons. That we love our kids regardless of how well they play and that we are their biggest fans and supporters through all the ups and downs should be some of them.
Thanks James for sharing – great example!