The kids that were the victims ... I think we all ought to say a prayer for them.
When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.
You're only as happy as your least happy child.
Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.
Success and excellence are not the same. Excellence grows within a person, is largely within that person's control, and its meaning lasts. Success is measured externally, by comparison to others, is often outside our control, and is perishable.
You must relate athletic experiences to life.