Good is good for a reason

Good is good for a reason.

I had a coach when I was in high school, I believe it was Coach John "Sarge" Siers, who first told me that. As you can tell, it's stuck with me, like a lot of things he taught me over the years.

What does it mean? It's simple, no one or nothing is good on its own, it's good because of the work ethic, attitude, and dedication. Being good takes time, effort, and a special love for something.

I've always felt this way about basketball, and I think that's part of the reason I have such a special relationship and love for the game. It's also another one of those concepts that applies to not only being a player, but also being a coach. This is a message I hope that I can keep sharing with my high school players everyday.

Despite missing all 7 of our juniors for class ring distribution, we had a very productive practice today I thought. As always, preseason practices differ from what we will start doing less than two weeks from now, but I thought we took steps forward today with a group of one senior working with all sophomores and freshmen.

We had another coach from a big time college program at our practice tonight. Having a coach from Georgetown University at our practice, and being able to run a practice in front of someone like that, is a great thing. I'm not phased or jaded by having a big time guest in the house at all. I played in college, it's not new to me. Still it's great to have someone see you work as a coach, just as you were watched as a player. The compliment I received after practice was awesome, but all the credit goes to our girls for putting the work in.

Tomorrow, I get to attend my first college practice since my college playing days. I definitely appreciate the opportunity to just sit in on one and watch a DI women's team work, and I hope I can gain new insight on how to be a better coach, as well as what it takes to be a college coach. I played for more than one coaching staff in college and learned a lot, but I don't think I always noticed the little things they did. So, I look forward to tomorrow and learning more about how to accomplish my goals.

An update to last night's post, the 9 year old autistic boy that went missing Sunday at a battlefield park in Central VA is still missing. I broke the story yesterday, and it has since gained national attention. I can't lie, I wish i was the one you saw on your TV screens reporting on the story today, but I wasn't. It is what it is. This isn't the first time this has happened, where I've broken a story that went national. Maybe one day, it'll all be different. Thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family, and I pray that Robbie is found safe.

Well, it's off to bed for me. Tomorrow is another busy day of getting better, learning, working at the YMCA, and working out. If you don't already, follow me on twitter, and remember...

Good is good for a reason.

-- TP