We just ended a very fun and rewarding basketball season - our third season and the best yet. Here are some of the things I love about the Upward Basketball program:
- watching Robb coach the 2nd and 3rd grade boys...he was so patient and full of encouragement (encouragement is one of his top gifts and it was very evident during this season). Today he received a "thank you" card from the parents and they all said how he had made this such a positive experience for their boys. He was great at making sure that every boy at least had the opportunity to score during a game.
- the testimonies at every game. I loved hearing the stories of how people in our church came to know Christ. Many times my eyes would fill with tears as I heard their 4 minute stories. Many times in a church of our size we miss hearing personal testimonies.
- the lessons the kids learn, not just about playing the game, but about winning graciously and losing graciously, about getting up when they foul or make a big mistake, about seemingly unfair calls by the refs. And the biggest lessons my kids learned this year was about teamwork (especially Lauren) as she learned that it's not all about stealing the show or having the ball all the time...it's about working together so that everyone feels a part of the success.
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