There are no words than can describe seeing the smile of a child that has been struggling. In my own personal life, I see so many kids that have such terrible body language on a daily basis. When I say that, I don't mean they are being disrespectful...they look sad and/or hurt.
Nobody really ever knows what is going on at home or even at school, so we never really know how to truly help. The truth is we all face problems (stress, peer pressure, depression, divorce, alcoholism, etc). The scary thing: Many kids will never truly open up and get help.
There is cyberbullying as well. We all know how hateful young immature kids can be, but in this day of cell phones, snap chat, twitter....a bully has such an audience that it can make the impact exponentially worse and it get out of hand so fast that we (as adults) don't even see it until it is too late.
As coaches, we can help. Pay attention. Show love. Have that extra conversation. You don't have to ask too many questions. Sometimes, a pat on the back or just simply saying "I love you guys" is more than that kid is getting in other areas of their life.
If it takes being a parental figure, Bigger Than Ball believes that is part of our calling as a coach, you must do that in whatever way you see fit. Our names won't always be in the paper for the games we won, but our impact will live forever in this young boy or girl's heart.
This sporting goods drive is an easy way to have our kids understand what it means to give...what it means to have your heart filled with joy by helping others and also to show kids that are in need what Hope looks like.
This foundation is committed to capturing those smiles once you donate your sporting goods. The smile you see will impact the way you coach for the rest of your life!
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So coach, I pray you are inspired to use your sports platform to create change.
Join us today: www.biggerthanball.com
God Bless
Will Lowrey
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