Honored to be captain

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NICCI KELLY (11-9-09):
I remember when the coaches called me over after practice one day and asked me, "How would you like to be co-captain of the team?" I smiled and thought what I couldn't get out of my mouth, "I would love too!"


I am truly humbled and honored to be one of this year's team captains for the upcoming basketball season. It is truly an exciting and responsible role to have. As a senior, I am reminded to "Win" everyday and give everything you have for that day, that moment, that minute, because you won't get it back. Being a Lady Tiger means so much and to share my senior year with my fellow teammates is a treasure I will hold for a lifetime. How much better would it be to add on to that treasure and reach levels together that we cannot do as individuals? It's as if we are set out to reach the "promised land" and only by faith and through the power of God will we reach it. I thank God for this commissioning to lead. One of the best things I have learned about being a captain is that leadership is not about positionship but its about personhood. For me, being a captain is not so much about dictating on the basketball court, but loving and interacting in the very livelihood of my teammates and being there for them in all circumstances. Yes, leadership is required on the court, but majority of the time everyone is accountable to be a leader on the court by communicating and doing what their role requires of them. However, I have already encountered many instances this year when my teammates needed more than direction on the basketball court, but encouragement and prayer for the loss of family members, dealing with injuries, or even help with homework and classes. It's amazing how now even as I deal with my own injury and watch my teammates practice, they are there for me in return to encourage and pray for me. I am truly ecstatic about our journey this year; my prayer is that we take each day by faith and "Win" the Lady Tiger Way!

Posted by Bill Martin