Last weekend, I was able to watch my nephew play volleyball. This is just the second year the high school has sponsored a men’s volleyball team, and it showed. The scores were lopsided, and the matches weren’t fun to watch.
I’ll bet the guys would have been more comfortable sleeping in, yet there they were — a full roster of young athletes who had to be at the bus at 8am on a Saturday after playing on three other nights earlier in the week. My nephew even joined the swim team to stay in shape during the off-season. I admire their dedication.
It would be easy to quit after a disappointing season, but they have made a commitment and are working to improve every game. They can execute the fundamentals and are working on the strategy and finesse! Hopefully, it will be even more fun by senior year when all their efforts pay off and they can appreciate what they have built.
It’s never easy starting something, as you’re bound to look bad. But if you only do things you’re good at, you’re missing out on many of life’s adventures. Let the volleyball men serve you a lesson to focus on the potential, not the moment, and become a novice at something you might love.
