11/15/2023
It's more than just a sport.
▪ It's building strength and resilience.
▪ It's learning how to pick yourself back up when you fall…and at times… being the one who picks up others who need you.
▪ It's friends that become your family.
▪ It's the fans and student sections.
▪ It's proud parents who are your biggest fans and who feel all of your ups and downs.
▪ It's overcoming obstacles and losses with grace.
▪ It's preparing mentally before each and every game.
▪ It's getting out what you put in.
▪ It's pushing through the unexpected.
▪ It's the ability to think for yourself but accept criticism.
▪ It's coaches on the sidelines encouraging, critiquing, planning, and shouting with passion and dedication.
▪ It's refs who are there enforcing rules and safety (some good and some not so good) and if otherwise, there would be no sport.
▪ It's accepting penalties and calls (also some good and some not so good).
▪ It's trainers who know you on and off the field.
▪ It's self-development and an opportunity to grow as an athlete and a person.
▪ It's those players unable to play, but there on the sidelines for every minute of every game supporting their team.
▪ It's opponents you face… some unmatched that challenge you.
▪ It's … excitement, trust, focus, patience, weaknesses, pain, adrenaline, belief, dedication, spirit, endurance, traditions, leaders, hope, sacrifices, mistakes, accomplishments, lessons, defeat, wins…
And … it's years of memories you will remember forever.
Link to all the photos ⬇
https://ottofocusphotography.smugmug.com/Bulldogs
