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Some among us are highly acclaimed in the athletic community; others are recognized for our academic endeavors; some are still searching out their niche in this world. Our motivations for being here may differ greatly, but each of us CHOSE to be here, and each of us WAS CHOSEN to be here. We know what a team is: ● A team consists of people who respect themselves and their teammates ● A team trusts ● A team pulls together no matter what ● A team shares victory as a unit, without egomania; conversely a team shares defeat without blame or excuses ● A team understands that only their best effort is good enough ● A team works at each practice as they will in actual contests ● A team prepares mentally, as well as physically ● A team understands that diversity is strength ● A team knows that there is no success in fragmentation, only in unity We must be a TEAM, for if we do not, success will elude us,and our efforts will be in vain.

VILLA RICA SOFTBALL PHILOSOPHY The statement "Playing time is earned, not given" is the foundation of our coaching philosophy. Most teams have starters and role players. However, starters should and will not receive special treatment. Everyone is expected to put the best interest of the team first, before any thought of individual accomplishments. No individual, coach or player is more important than the team. What specifically does "Playing time is earned, not given" mean?