The desire to win and the pursuit of victory often takes center stage and athletes are often driven by the desire to win and to claim the ultimate prize. However, in the pursuit of outcomes, it is essential not to overlook the significance of the process; the journey, the effort, and the personal growth that occur along the way are equally, if not more, important.
The difficulty is, this part of sport is not always visible to the outside world, but it is the foundation upon which outcomes are built. The process encompasses hours of practice, physical and mental conditioning, setbacks, failures, and learning experiences. It is a continuous effort to improve, adapt, and grow.
The process teaches resilience and nurtures individuals that can endure setbacks and keep pushing forward are more likely to achieve positive outcomes in the long run. Focusing solely on outcomes can lead to burnout and short-term thinking. Focusing on the process allows athletes to maintain long term enjoyment and success in the sport.
At BSC, sport is an integral part of the curriculum as we understand that it has the power and capacity to shape individuals and teams to become the best version of themselves. At each fixture, tournament or Inter-house event, we encourage our students to aspire to do their best and try to win, however we believe in sports, victory is not merely found in the gleam of a trophy, but in the journey taken, lessons learned, and experience earned. As the legendary coach John Wooden once said, "Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
Sean Connolly
Director of Sports
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