A visit with an olympian

Today the girls that were able to be at the Canyons to meet with Monica Abbott were really lucky. She shared with these young players her experience of representing her country and gave some sage advice on how to handle stress and stay in the moment and to focus on nothing but the task at hand. She talked about not hearing the crowds of seeing anything at all...that the games were in slow motion for her. She encouraged them to learn to let go of negative thoughts and have the discipline to trust themselves in those situations and go on automatic. She talked about the importance of practice and that it is the place to do your work and that you need to work really hard there to be prepared for game situations. That game time is the time to let go and trust yourself.

She also talked to the girls about giving 100% in any commitment they make, to a team, school or other endeavor and that in the end it does not matter if the world tells them that they are awesome or if they tell them they can't do it..all that matters is what they tell temselves . When they look in the mirror they need to know that they have done their very best.

I think my favorite part of team athletics, besides the comradre they offer, is the lessons that my daughter can learn about life...Today she got to learn to do her best and to count on others that are going to do their best to achieve a goal. She was reminded to rely on others and to work hard to be the kind of team mate others can count on. She learned that personal success is attainable, and it often takes many others to achieve a personal goal...and if she can learn to encourage them to be their best and allow them to encourage her, she will atain lofty heights and have the companionship of true friends with her to enjoy the prize.

I loved listening to this young successful athlete share her experience and wisdom with younger athletes. What a fun and meaningful opportunity.

She signed many autographs. I have a few pictures that Kimber's mom will be sending I will add to the site soon.

See you on Monday, at practice...