May 19, 2011

Day 10:  We’ve got this down!

By dhall

"When a team outgrows individual performance, and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality."  Joe Paterno

Born in 1926, Joe Paterno has been the Head Football Coach at Penn State University for 41 seasons. In this time, 11 U.S. Presidents have been through the White House. Throughout his career, Coach Paterno has had five undefeated seasons, 33 bowl appearances, and two National Championships. Coach Paterno has been more than a football coach, especially to the Penn State community. He has been involved with numerous charities and fundraises that have gone to improving Penn State. After being elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006, Coach Paterno has permanently left his mark on college football and Penn State University.

Joe also said, "Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things."  This Chicago Clinic team members have put their hearts and souls into the game this week.  It's been a great experience to watch a team of perfect stangers come together and do great things this week.  As Joe quoted, when an indidivual gives up his/her need to be recognized for individual performance and accepts the results of the entire team as their own, excellence can be the reality.  We've achieved excellence these two weeks in Chicago.  We've accomplished every goal set before us.  To watch us now verses two weeks ago it's hard to believe we were rooting around to find our strengths and places on the team.  Now you walk in the room and everyone knows their strengths and how they can best contribute to the team.  They take their place and execute the duties flawlessly.  At he end of the day, we come together and celebrate our success.

Two final days of clinic.  We have kids to help. Leadership to build.  Go team Chicago!

Rotary Club Voluneers--THANK YOU!
Becca, Mia and Sandy having fun (do they ever stop having fun???)
We almost had some sun yesterday!
The end of a long day for this little guy

2 Comments

  1. LisaB says:

    Looks like you’ve got this blog thing down too. Excellent job , looks like you all are having a blast and enjoying serving the kids of Chicago

    Posted on Thu May 19, 2011 7:05 pm EST

  2. Karen K says:

    Hey Mickie and Traci- what (another) wonderful experience for you!! Find some Chang and “Chiyo” yourselves!!!!  Also say “Hi” to Dr Rickards for me :)

    Posted on Fri May 20, 2011 5:22 pm EST

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