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Here’s a story that doesn’t belong in the news but might lift your spirit.
This is Todd Smith. He coaches the 5th grade Jr. Mustangs. Solid BB team.
Tonight they faced a foe they’d already beaten twice. A team that hadn’t won a game all season. 0-10!
And Todd Smith lost.
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This is Todd Smith. He coaches the 5th grade Jr. Mustangs. Solid BB team.
Tonight they faced a foe they’d already beaten twice. A team that hadn’t won a game all season. 0-10!
And Todd Smith lost.
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This 0-10 team lacks a lot of size, a little skill and, most important, confidence. At least 5 games they led in the 2nd half and fell apart. It’s been a tough go.
I know this because my son is on the 0-10 team.
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I know this because my son is on the 0-10 team.
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Well, tonight the underdogs put it all together. Battled their butts off. Made shots they usually miss. Rallied from 7 down after half.
After 2 months, imagine their joy!! Like they’d won state! Afterward, they huddle together. Hoot and holler.
Who walks over? Todd Smith.
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After 2 months, imagine their joy!! Like they’d won state! Afterward, they huddle together. Hoot and holler.
Who walks over? Todd Smith.
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To be honest, I was worried he was going to make a scene. Our team was being kind of loud. The game was close and a little chippy.
Todd Smith kneels in front of this 1-10 team, a bunch of kids he’s never met, and says — get this — that he was rooting for them.
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Todd Smith kneels in front of this 1-10 team, a bunch of kids he’s never met, and says — get this — that he was rooting for them.
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Sports can suck the life out of you, man. Steal your joy & warp your priorities. But sometimes, out of nowhere, it teaches (your kids and you) perseverance & perspective.
Next time we meet, Todd Smith, I’m cheering like crazy for our team. But I’m rooting for you, too.
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Next time we meet, Todd Smith, I’m cheering like crazy for our team. But I’m rooting for you, too.
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