Don't Underestimate Who You Are Or What You're Doing

From time to time I'm fortunate to recieve emails from my former college Coach David Kintas.

The notes are often short and direct - reflections and thoughts intended to provide encouragement and inspiration. It is something that Coach Kintas took time to do before game sessions, and now years later, he continues the tradition through our email conversations.

Competiting at a small private university presented unique obstacles that many coaches at athletes at larger institutions will never confront. From a limited staff to a minimalist budget, it made the job of being a coach and/or athlete all the more challenging. Yet, despite the additional challenges, there was always one thing I appreciated above all else in playing under the tutelage of Coach Kintas: He always took it upon himself to consistently challenge and inspire those of us who played under his guidance.

Now years later, he continues to provide notes of encouragement and inspiration. The words he shared recently were worthy of sharing here:

Do not underestimate who you are, or what you are doing..... "Keep the Faith"... "Action, supported by confidence in preparation, and completed with courage."