The -2 Point Play: A Lesson in Resilience
Aug 01, 2024
They say sports build character, and in my case, basketball was the crucible. Convinced by friends to join a team, I naively stepped onto the court, oblivious to the potential pitfalls. My active nature, fueled by my mom’s encouragement, had me diving into sports year-round.
Then came the infamous -2 point play. A moment etched into my memory, a stark reminder that even the most well-intentioned actions can have unexpected outcomes. The mortification was intense, the dread of facing my classmates palpable.
Yet, from this embarrassing blunder emerged a valuable lesson: resilience. Basketball might not have been my forte, but baseball was my passion. Soccer kept me active during the off-season, and I even avoided football due to a pesky grass allergy.
Fast forward later that year, and I redeemed myself with a perfect game in Little League, a moment captured in the local paper. That experience taught me that setbacks are temporary, and with perseverance, triumph is within reach.
Some past photos of me at Ken McMullens Baseball Camp @Westmont College.
