First games

Yesterday was a complete success.  Yesterday I participated in coaching our first game.  The team I worked with consisted of 5 players including my older sister.  We played one 30 minute game.  The game was much different than any other competitive sport I have been apart of.  Both teams were very supportive of each other.  Any time someone scored both teams would cheer.  No one was focused on the score of the game, and even now writing this I could not tell you the score. I do not know the score because it did not matter to anyone.  all the players and their families were just happy to be out playing and having a good time.  Many of the kids who struggled to move or focus had their parents or a friend with them helping them to play.  This was a real eye opening experience that changed how I look at what sports can mean to people.  Throughout the entire game the players from each team were giving out high fives, fist bumps, and cheers. I am so glad to be able to be apart of this event where so many people are experiencing something so fun, and sharing the joy with each other. Thank you!

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  1. UnknownJanuary 29, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    This is great! I especially like the fact that BOTH teams were supporting each other. Keep doing that and this could turn out to give opportunity to those who have none. Very nice work, my man!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 1, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    Harrison, I love how you have taken this into helping others having fun with sports. I would like to have heard more about how this impacted your life and possibly changed your opinion on the sport or anything else.

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  3. FireshellFebruary 1, 2018 at 5:15 PM

    Congrats on your first game! Looks like you did a really good job organizing and scheduling to get everyone together. Keep it up! I would love to see more of your work!

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  4. EvanMFebruary 2, 2018 at 7:28 AM

    Good job on the first game, Harrison. It's great to see that your group bonded deeply over their time together without any issues, keep it up.

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