I experienced a special moment Wednesday night.  JSerra HS boys soccer was playing Santa Margarita.  Being cross town rivals the atmosphere and intensity was set.  The game went well for JSerra and the final score was 4-1.  One player scored all four goals for JSerra.  During the post game huddle this player spoke to the team and expressed his gratitude for the cheering that came from the bench players and how he felt that was the reason the team played so well.  He also expressed how everyone on the team deserved that support and he would return the gesture for all his teammates.  The other Captain made similar comments and gave the bench and the team as a whole the credit for the win. 

I could feel the impact these comments made on the team.  Many players on the roster did not get any playing time, but all felt proud about the win.

The coach at JSerra loves to win but his primary focus is on developing quality young men and leaders.  Wednesday night the win felt good, but these players comments showed these young men are developing the leadership skills that will make champions on and off the field.