... is not what this post is about, but it got your attention. Not much is written on here about the incredibly good things we see at these tournaments and throughout the season. Because of space limitations, I want to point out just a couple examples of human greatness I've witnessed.

*I've seen kids with dads that have passed away or are deployed overseas carry on like men
*I've seen kids overcome their own fear to gain self confidence
*I've seen trash talkers humbled and actually change
*I've seen kids overcome physical limitations and push past any reasonable expectations
*I've seen a kid lose a championship match this weekend and watched his dad pick him up in his arms and tell him he loves him no matter what - that was beautiful and what I wish every kid could feel from their dad - that made a huge impmression on me

This sport brings out what's inside ... I saw alot of good this year and this past weekend ... just look for it - it's there!


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