To Love The Game Is The Greatest

When I was growing up, there was a school down the street from my house, and I used to spend a lot of time on their basketball court.

I was there on nights before big games.

I was there during the summer mornings getting work in before most people woke up.

I was there most summer nights.

I was there when life just got hard, times were tough, and I need to get away.

Now, I am there on Friday nights with my daughters and their teammates, pushing them a little harder than they probably want to be pushed, but trying to help them get ahead and stay ahead.

Little reminders like this help me remember what these Friday nights are really about - falling in love with the game.

The court has always been my safe space.

Winning is fun. The games are great. But nothing is better than the sport itself. Nothing is better than having a ball and a hoop.