SPORTS
Victories are the reason a team comes to be,
Sprinters can lope and leapers can hop;
Speak first to yourself and firmly say…
That's what is takes to earn “self-respect;”
Heed not the opponent's name or fame;
You've put forth all your energy.
You strive to make us winners,
We're rough around the edges,
You've put forth all your energy, inspiring us to learn.
You strive to make us winners…your goal is victory.
We're rough around the edges, but if you see us through…
Every time you sacrificed
You gave . . . you built . . . you lead us all . .
The paths we'll take are choices made
You're a
You're an
You're an
You're a
You're a
And if I should win, let it be by the code
AND LORD…
Let me say, “There they ride, on whom laurel's bestowed
So grant me to conquer, if conquer I can,
Let me take off my hat to the warriors who strode
Golfing's
I'm not
I only play
You're not a true fan
SOCCER . . . YOU'RE NOT A TRUE FAN
You're not a true fan
Making endless phone calls and accomplishing the plans
To golf?
THE GAME OF LIFE IS LIKE VOLLEYBALL
The game of life is a lot like
A COACH'S PRAYER
Written by : Jill Fantin
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Lord…Help me see how I can improve---
On my own performance and their every move
Lord let me hear the needs of each one---
In personal matters as well as in fun
Lift up my heart so that when things get tough-
I'll be reminded YOUR LOVE is enough
Speak to me
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Guide me with comforting word
Tell me my prayers have been lovingly heard
Inspire me with new ideas I'll see
Impart to the ones now depending on me
Last of all LORD…
I'm convinced there's no length
To what we'll accomplish
Through Your constant
Strength.
*Written by : Margie Starke
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IKE AN EAGLE, YOU FLY HIGH AND RISE ABOVE THE BEST
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EADING ALL THE OTHERS AS YOU FACE EACH STEP AND TRIAL
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HIS IS WHAT AN ALL - STAR IS . . . YOU FIT INTO THE MOLD
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CHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE . . . REACHING FOR THE GOLD
THEY SWEAT, THEY FIGHT, THEY DON'T GIVE UP . . .
BECAUSE THEY'RE
AN
ALL STAR!
To be an athlete, you must first learn
That it's “self-respect” you'll have to earn.
You must conquer you, or you'll surely get beat,
'cause you are the one, against whom you compete.
But the scores and the stats are for the fans to see
All athletes know what matters more
Is the attention to the effort that causes the score.
Talent without effort is always a flop.
If you hold back in fear, of opponents or mistakes,
You simply don't have the stuff that it takes.
“I'm going all out…today is the day!”
Then concentrate totally to do what you're told;
Be poised, be alert, be aggressive and bold.
It's not quite as tough as many suspect.
The goal never changes, all athletes agree,
Whatever you have “is what you must be.”
Care naught for others praise or blame.
For there is this fact at the final gun
If you were all you could be…
You won!
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Champions and championship teams are made not born.
They use the talents they were born with to reach their full potential and
Allow nothing to come in between where they are now and where they want to be.
Champions understand and believe that their limitations are goverened only
By their imagination.
They perform in practice with intensity
And never allow failure on any given day
To take away from their eventual success.
Champions believe that they control their own destiny
And luck has little to do with what the “will” accomplish.
Discipline, commitment, and heart are second nature to them
And they understand that just trying doesn't cut it.
Champions believe in themselves, not because their coaches are goo,
Not because their teammates are good,
But because they are
Good.
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Heartfelt commitment in all that you do
Enduring routines with poise, charm and grace
Embracing the world with a smile on your face.
Ready to lead when the “going gets rough!”
Learning new stunts . . . no matter how tough.
Expressing yourself in more was than one
Achieving your goals and still having fun.
Dreaming the dreams . . . working non-stop!
Exceeding your goals 'til you reach to the top.
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emember through life's ups and downs . . . in everything you do .
. .
The things you learned as
CHEERLEADER
that makes the special
you!
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Sometimes the days are long and hard,
Sometimes the goings rough.
They say the tough get going when
The going gets real tough.
Inspiring us to learn.
Teaching us to not expect…
A thing we didn't earn.
Your goal is victory.
Your hope is to see us become
The bet that we can be.
But if you see us through…
You'll feel the pride for us someday
We've always felt for
You!
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They say the tough get going when the going gets real tough.
Teaching us to not expect-a thing we didn't earn.
Your hope is to see us become the best that we can be.
You'll feel the pride for us someday
We've always felt for
You!
COACH
Written by : Margie Starke and Cindy Stetins
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You put forth all your energy
Inspiring us to learn.
Teaching us to not expect
a thing we didn't earn.
and went the extra length
You helped us all to live and grow
In confidence and in strength.
Using wise discretion.
You touched our lives with dignity
and left a deep impression.
because you cared to give
The rules we'll need to live.
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make Thy way straight before me.”
You're a
a quality of
leadership
and trust.
encouragement
have always been
a must.
only winners'
but the bonds
that we all share.
“the goings' tough”
you never fail to
care.
and your talents,
Coach that you
so freely lend.
strong foundation
now on which we
can depend.
this little
tribute, Coach
we hope that you see…
you are a fine example
of all we strive to be!
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DEAR LORD …
in the battles
that go on through life
I ask but a field that is fair
A chance that is equal with all in the strife
A courage to strive and to dare.
With my faith and my honor held high
And if I should lose, let me stand by the road
And cheer as the winners go by.
May my shouts and ungrudging be clear,
A tribute that comes from the heart,
And let me not cherish a snarl or a sneer
Or play a sniveling part.
Since they played the game better than I.”
Let me stand with a smile by the side of the road
And cheer as the winners go by.
By proving my worth in the fray;
But teach me to lose like a regular man,
And not like a craven, I pray.
To the victory splendid and high,
Yea, teach me to stand by the side of the road
And cheer as the winners go by.
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Get on the
Field
And…
“Go
Girl!”
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My
Bag!
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are a precious memory
Of how you'd play with passion . . .
your spirit alive and free.
We'll treasure all those happy times,
each time you'd play a game
For never could we know so soon
the Lord would call your name.
Our hearts are gently breaking as we try to understand
That though your life with us was short . . .
this is what He planned.
Our family chain is broken but its' links of faith are strong
Of the special boy that touched us through
each smile, each hug each kiss.
We'll bravely walk together and try to not ask “why?”
And won't forget you ever . . .
our “All Star”
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with kids and sticks and gear.
To sit for hours and freeze her hide.
Her spirit knows no fear.
She keeps her schedules, gives the rides,
And always lends and ear.
She's always right there on the side
In time to dry a tear.
And while she cheers to praise the team
She just prays to stay warm.
But knows she's hooked upon the game
'Cause she's
a
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I'd
Rather
Be
Golfing!
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I'd
Rather
Be
Playing
Hockey!
I'M NOT OVER THE HILL
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“OVER
THE
HILL”…
I'm on the back nine!
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That end in
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It's hard to be humble…
When you're from
Michigan State
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Lincoln-Way, we're all behind you
Charge right down that field.
Loyal to our sons and daughters
We will never yield.
With the red and black to lead us
To honor day by day
We will pledge our true allegiance
To the knights
of
Lincoln-Way.
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A gymnast must have said it for a gymnast surely knows…
That in this funny sport of ours discouragement runs high
And at times the very best will find this virtue passed them by.
When hands are ripped and throbbing…when every muscles' sore.
Can a gymnast still have the patience to limp in for more?
When you've lost old moves you used to do and progress seems so slow?
Can you still have faith in better days and not feel so sad and low?
Can you admit you're frightened and yet, not give into fears?
Can you conquer pain, frustration, and often even tears?
When someone else does something, you've tried do long to do…
Can you really feel glad for her and not just pity you?
And when success seems far away…your efforts all in vain…
Can you force yourself to wear a smile and disregard the pain
If despite the tribulations, you can say I won't give in…
Maybe someday you'll discover
That it's now
Your turn to win.
Written by : Margie Starke
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just as a piece of clay
You helped to build their character
And spirit day by day.
Through you they gained integrity
And learned to love the game
You taught them that good sportsmanship
Should be their highest aim.
There's no greater value or higher esteem
Than learning to play and be part of a team.
The season is over
But good impressions have no end
We're thankful that you were our
Coach
Written by : Jill Fantin
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Artwork by :Erick Starke
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ow I long to meet you 'cause, Shaquille, you're my man!
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nd I'm so proud you are the greatest face in the NBA.
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uick and strong and ready for success and can you play?
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nlike Michael Jordan it took longer to adjust…
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n pro-ball but now that you have…it's champion or bust!
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ight on your feet you fly so high with all the greatest speed.
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istening to each request and meeting each team-mate's need.
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verybody says you can be as gentle just like Bambi.
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ow underneath you rappin' smiling personality…
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very bit of drive is there to be all you can be!
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nd now my wall's, a Hall of Fame, with pictures just of you…
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ong for just anything with the number '32.'
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This is the home of
champions.
As a family
We will always strive
to do our very best in all we do.
We will always strive to be honest
And respect each other's
feelings, property and time.
We will always pray for one another,
Fight for one another
And encourage one another.
For our trust is not in our home,
nor our money,
nor our status or knowledge;
but in each other,
and above all,
in Our Lord, and Savior
Jesus Christ.
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Child
unless
You've watched your child
play Soccer
in
the rain!
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Daughter
unless
You've watched your daughter
play Soccer
in
the rain!
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Son
unless
You've watched your son
play Soccer
in
the rain!
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Each time that the team needs me I high-tail out the door.
A whirlwind of scheduling . . . non-stop lists of things to do
Much goes on behind the scenes until the season's through!
Often seems unnoticed to the unsuspecting fans
Meanwhile on the sidelines things will never be the same
Because a TEAM MOM persevered
For the team
and
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If you drop it…Pick it up!
When you're tired…Keep on going!
When you're losing…Keep on trying!
When the coach speaks…Pay attention!
If you lose…Practice harder!
When you win…Be a good sport!
It's a bir more patience when we've had enough.
It's that thoughtful smile when one's desperately needed
It's the extra push, a reason why we've succeeded.
This part of our personality which never fails to strive,
Is the creator of our goals and the source of our drive.
We are enthused about life and optimistic about what's to be,
Because the Cheerleader inside looks for the best in life you see!
It's the strong support upon which you stand,
It emerges as a friend to lend a hand.
Where does the light come from? Where does the ray start?
It shines in your mind but ignites in your heart.
The confidence to try, the will to believe
The acceptance of failure and the way to achieve.
It's very close by, it's something we trust:
It's the fighter inside,
It's the
CHEERLEADER
Within us!
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M) Mother Or
(P) Parents
SPECIAL PLACE
IN
HEAVEN
For The
Father
( CHEERLEADERS )
TO GOLF OR NOT TO GOLF
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or
not to golf…
that's a
A winner is a person who can persevere in the face
of all diversity. He walks quietly with true humility and
maintains his sovereignty with calm pride. He boasts not of
his victories, yet accepts readily his defeats. He never believes he
can be beaten, yet never seeks an excuse if he should.
A winner never loses sight of his goal, never stops striving,
no matter how magnanimous it might be. He is quick with
praise, yet not fickle. He inspires, he leads, he works, he sweats,
he bleeds, and cries, but he NEVER quits.
A winner will risk everything on a game of chance…and
lose…but begins gain never breathing a word of his loss.
To paraphrase Kipling, 'He will fill every unforgiving minute
with sixty seconds of distance run.'
A winner will attempt the impossible, challenge the odds,
and achieve the improbable…never underestimating
his opponent, but always expecting him to do what he
himself would do in a similar circumstance. A winner
may never achieve his ultimate purpose, but he will
NEVER give up. Whatever pinnacle a winner may
reach, he will never be satified.
He Lives, Sleeps, and Dies…
WINNING
WE FINALLY LEARNED WHAT LIFE IS ABOUT
The secret of success comes hard no doubt!
We trained and we practiced . . . we ached and we cried
And we found we got better the harder we tried.
We were pushed, yelled at . . . preached at, too
But the more that this happened . . . the more we all grew!
“You can be anything you want to be!”
This voice kept shouting constantly.
So who can we blame for this daring approach?
That General . . . That Counselor . . .
That Friend
We call
“COACH!”
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Basketball
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Basketball
Season.
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Baseball
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Baseball
Season.
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Bowling
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Bowling
Season
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Darts
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Darts
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Football
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Football
Season.
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Golf
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Golf
Season.
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Hockey
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Hockey
Season.
WE INTERUPT THIS MARRIAGE
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Soccer
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Soccer
Season.
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Softball
We
Interrupt
This marriage
For
Softball
Season.
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When you've indulged yourself in the sisterhood or brotherhood of the unashamed
when you possess the innermost spirit and desire.
When your die's been cast… when your decision has been made.
When you have chosen to step over the line…Stand up…be counted…
And become a disciple of the determined .
When you won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be stilled.
When your past has been redeemed . . . when your present makes sense.
When your future is secure.
When you're finished and done with low living,
Light walking, small planning, smooth knees,
Dulling dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap given and dwarf goals.
When you live by faith,
When you lean on your strength . . . when you walk with confidence.
When you're lifted by prayer and labored by love.
When your direction is such that your gait is fast . . . Your goal is real . . .
Your road is rough . . . your way is narrow . . .
But your guide is reliable and your mission is clear.
When you cannot be bought . . . compromised . . . detoured . . . lured away . . .
Turned back . . . deluded . . . or delayed.
When you will not flinch in the face of sacrifice,
Or pause in the presence of procrastination.
When you refuse to negotiate in the tables of fear . . .
Ponder in the pool of popularity . . . or meander mediocrity.
When desire dominates your doubts.
When purpose is greater than the problem.
That's when you'll be
Bountifully Blessed.
To the Dream Team . . .
This is my commitment
to you.
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It isn't that you won or lost…
but
how you played
the game.
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*Written by : Margie Starke
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You helped shape little cheerleaders
Just as a piece of clay
You helped to build their character
And spirit day by day.
You taught new stunts and new routines
And practiced with perfection
You were an inspiration
As you gave them each direction.
Looking back we're proud of all the things we've done together
For memories and friendships formed we know will last forever
It's been a great season
And good impressions have no end
We're proud to say that you're our
Coach
And very special
Friend.
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“Team Mom!”
I follow my kids
and
their Sports around
everywhere!