Watching the playoff push by the San Jose Sharks has me thinking this - a sports poem. |
Oftentimes, the sports world, Particularly at professional levels, Stresses, and even outright demands, Focus and determination And leaving everything on the field of play; Coaches, players, and fans are often heard exclaiming, “Give it 110 percent!” or some higher cumulative figure of resolve. But rather than comment on concentration, Effort, preparation, and aggressiveness, I prefer to note one alarming and potent deficiency In today’s often methodical and analytical approaches: The need for energy… This fundamental principle serves as the identity Of championship-caliber teams: Bringing enthusiasm and confidence to arenas And ballparks, then making a push to victory Through appropriate adjustments, Will likely determine the game’s newest and greatest heroes… Above all, I want to teach vision To go along with that energy and will – Seeing the game with an all-powerful and all-knowing vision Allows one to execute and make adjustments At a higher level than one’s opponents, Thereby achieving glory and greatness At unprecedented levels. These four cornerstones of energy – Vision, confidence, enthusiasm, and adjustments – Will make any player or team a top-notch contender, In this constantly changing, Mental grind of a future We must now face. |