Gentlemen
Congratulations to everyone who participated in our recent Aromalight Candles fundraiser!
Through
your efforts the club is well on its way to being able to buy a new set of jerseys (so guys playing in the second match don't
have to wear the sweaty jerseys from the first match!)
Selling candles may not seem like it has much to do with
rugby, but you'll find in life that the skills it takes to be successful in one arena are the same ones that will make you
successful in anything.
The commitment and persistence it takes to hit the pavement
and sell a product are key ingredients to success on the pitch. For many of us (me included), approaching others to ask for
money puts us out of our comfort zone. But if the cause is one we believe in, we do it - and sometimes we even grow as a result
of doing something that wasn't easy for us. Self-sacrifice (of your time, of your personal comfort) for the
greater good is vital. You have to ask yourself: If your mate won't go sell a few candles to help his team, can you really
count on him to make that tackle or hit that ruck when he's dog tired at the end of a match? If dedication and commitment
aren't part of a guy's internal make-up, don't expect them to be his natural reaction in a time of urgency.
The
thing is, dedication and commitment aren't traits one just turns on at critical moments. They are constants that define a
man's character. Successful people give their best effort in whatever they do because doing their best is who they are, not
a switch they flip on and off.
Cape Storm's first fundraiser was a success, thanks to the commitment of our players.
With that under our belts we move ahead, stronger for the experience. On the near horizon are our 2010 Season Kickoff Meeting
(tentatively scheduled for Monday, Dec. 14) and a Pre-Season Skills Clinic (Sunday, Dec. 20). Our level of commitment to both
these events will be a good indicator of what we can expect to accomplish as a team come Spring.
I look forward
to seeing all of you soon.
Cheers,
Coach Badger
