ELCA CHARGER FOOTBALL

JANUARY 5th -- CHARGER FOOTBALL UPDATE

W = WIN V = VACATION OR CHURCH CAMP L = LOSS

I am very proud of the fact we have through 5 weeks of training, 22 kids that have had perfect attendance without an L. That means, all through break they did not miss one single day. Remember the requirements were at least three days per week during christmas break. If kids communicated with me and I knew they were out of town I gave them a V instead of an L. Your son might have worked out at home or somewhere else but they must communicate with me and let me know. For 22 kids to not miss and get an L during weeks of exams and christmas break shows tremendous determination. Sometimes I wonder if we ask too much and then 22 kids make sacrifices. I also want to thank some of the parents who require their kids be up here. Alot of times they aren't going to want to come up here and work. Nobody likes to wake up in the mornings. Thank goodness for you guys who know it is important to teach discipline and doing those things which we do not like to do! Let's continue to get everyone on board!

Kids desire to be great. We all desire to excel at the things we do...however, we must teach them they have to work for it. It does not happen wihtout sacrifice. If I want to lead an obedient Christian life than I have to make sacrifices. I have to get up in the morning before I want to and get in the Word and spend time with the Lord in prayer. It is the same way to excel in sports and academics. I must get up and go to work daily! I must make sacrifices.

It is never to late to get back on track. In the same way it is never too late to start to pursue an obedient life with Jesus Christ, it is never too late to start to give perfect effort as an athlete and a student.