Well, it's Apple Cup Week again. I'm all set to go to the game tomorrow with my daughter Kelli to root on the Dawgs. It's always great to play your biggest rivals. Even though I have close friends that are Cougs (really), when it comes to the big game, it's all about winning and school pride.
As a coach, who is your big rival? Who does your team get a little more jacked up for? When I was coaching, it was another team of Cougars...this one in Central Kitsap. Unfortunately for our side, they usually got the better end of the scoreboard. We did have some great games though.
I urge you to call upon a rivalry as extra motivation for your kids. It always adds to the experience, whether is junior high, college, or the pros! One thing that sometimes lacks is respect, so make sure that you always show it. Good natured ribbing is part of the game; disrespect should never be. It's a great opportunity to teach your young athletes that it's okay to be fiercely competitive, but in the end it is just a game. That is one of the better life lessons they can learn.
Go Dawgs!
Dan
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