It Takes Teamwork to Win Championships

I recently read a quote from a fellow baseball mom that went something like this:  "It takes talent to win games, but it takes teamwork and determination to win championships!"  And that is just what the South Winneshiek Warriors' Baseball Team is accomplishing this year.  As the mom of one of the members of the team (the catcher) I couldn't be more proud.

 

The Warriors definitely have a number of talented players!  Every position is filled by at least one talented player with qualified skills.   But talent alone, can not win championships.  It takes a team -- a team with spirit, heart and dedication!  This group of guys has all of those things!  They share a history and a friendship filled with memories and even a few superstitions.  They have been playing together since they were very young.  They know each others' talents (and weaknesses) and they know how to work together and motivate each other with their friendship.  As children, they competed against each other in little league, learned to work together during their early year's of travel teams, and even enjoyed getting a glimpse of how far they could go by competing  in the Iowa Games a number of years ago.  These boys really WANT to play baseball - and truly love the game.  They even practice during the off-season -- not because they are told to, but because they are eager to play the game!  The team has a unique depth of players on the bench -- a smaller group than many, but the bench is lined with special teammates with years of dedication and loyalty, a few with up and coming talent, and even those who just want to be part of the team! 

 

The Warriors are blessed with the opportunity to learn from talented and open minded coaches who guide the boys with experience, knowledge and skill while allowing them to lead themselves when the time is just right.  And then there are the team's devoted fans -- fellow classmates, dedicated family members, loyal community members and even a group of girls who "love their baseball guys"!     

 

As one of the devoted fans, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching each and every one of these boys grow from wide-eyed, inexperienced little leaguers with big hearts and big dreams to become seasoned high school athletes achieving their goals one at a time to become Conference Champions, District Champions and State Qualifiers, taking on the challenge to make their mark on the history of South Winneshiek baseball! 

 

On-to-State Boys!  You make us all proud!!