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Character Trait of the Month: Effort & Drive
Effort and drive should be at the heart of everything we teach and reinforce with young student-athletes. While talent may open doors, it is effort that sustains progress and drive that pushes individuals past their limits. We constantly remind student-athletes that effort is a decision they control every single day, regardless of circumstances. Whether it’s in training sessions, classrooms, or personal development, the standard remains the same–show up and give your best. This mindset builds better athletes and more disciplined and resilient individuals.
Perseverance: Holden’s Quiet Battle
Perseverance is often described as the ability to keep going when things are difficult. For my son Holden, perseverance was not a motivational phrase or a lesson in a book. It was simply the way he lived his life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Phipps
Perseverance is the courage to keep showing up, keep growing, and keep believing, even when the path isn’t easy. Few people embody that spirit more fully than Nick Phipps.
Director’s Message, February 2026
Life is never a straight line. We all experience moments of joy and heartbreak, clarity and doubt, success and failure. I believe what defines us most is how we respond when life doesn’t go as planned. It is how we show up for our families, how we care for our communities, and how we choose to keep living life with meaning and purpose, even when the road becomes difficult.
Character Trait of the Month: Perseverance
In the world of athletics, we often celebrate the podium moments, but the true essence of an athlete is forged in the "grit" of the comeback. Every athlete, regardless of their level, will eventually face the universal setback of performance stagnation or minor injuries.