My kids are in Columbus this weekend for the bid tournament. We're seeded last, so naturally we played the first seed right away. It's seriously crazy playing a team that's all over six feet tall!
I was frustrated at the start of the season with the inexperience and of the kids, but they have made some amazing strides, especially the kid who is the secondary setter (she's never done it before). One of the kids who had confidence problems is starting to get better as well. I think when we finally get out of the region next weekend, we'll have some nice wins. In the mean time, it's good to see them having fun and gaining some confidence, because I know that's not easy when they're struggling to win.
I've spent a lot of time in the past not taking credit for the successful teams, but full blame for those that don't do as well. I finally realized this year that was stupid, in part because I had four kids make college teams this year, and in part because I've learned to measure success differently. The one thing I can count on is that my kids always get better, regardless of where they started out.
I did see the douche parent from the high school season there, the one that never had the testicles to say anything to my face. That hasn't changed. What a shame, because his kid is very talented, kind and generally destined for great things. Oh well, you can't always save the world.
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