We Are The Champions
Our city league men’s volleyball team took the title yesterday. We had a playoff with the team that had the second best record - we only lost once all season long (14 weeks or so), and beat them at least twice.
We had some great players on our team, and it was fun to be part of a team playing at such a high level. Our opponents played great, and actually took the first game from us (the match was best of 3). We fought back and ended up winning the next two to take home the trophy and a commemorative t-shirt. I’ve only won a handful of championships - whether recreation, high-school sports, or whatever - but this was a sweet one.
Actually, come to think of it, our city league tennis team also won the title this summer! How cool is that? Apparently some of the teams in the tennis league are recruiting talent for the next season (starts after Labor Day). I’m going to have to spend some time the next couple of weekends with a hopper full of balls and serve til my arm falls off.
Like John Wooden says, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” I need to prepare by practicing my serve. Then I’ll be on my game for the new season, no matter who my opponent is.