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It is good to have the students back from their Thanksgiving break. Everyone at Hargrave Military Academy enjoys the first few days of a break but the school begins to feel empty and we begin to look forward to the students return. During this morning’s assembly Delta Company was recognized as the “Honor” Company for the second six weeks. Congratulations to the CIS class—Go Delta!
In a previous blog entry I discussed the determination of high school students. The topic was presented because Patrick Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools listed determination as one of the most desired traits students will need to have to be successful in the future. Please refer to that blog entry for further information.
On Thursday, the day before our Thanksgiving break, Hargrave Military Academy’s post graduate football team played FUMA. It is always the final game of the season for both schools and has become a Thanksgiving rivalry. It seems that most schools and universities schedule in-state rivalries around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Well Hargrave Military Academy won the game for the tenth straight year. But that is not the story. The score was 6-0 in four overtimes. Members of the PG team attend Hargrave with the goal of earning a scholarship to a D-1 college or university. Their loyalty and devotion to Hargrave is limited because they are not investing in a four year commitment as they hope to when they enroll in the college of their choice.
Enduring four overtimes to win a game on the opponent’s home field is an extraordinary feat. Coach Prunty and his assistant coaches deserve a lot of credit for the victory. Clearly, the team and individual performance of the players in such a demanding contest is well beyond anyone’s expectation. But mental toughness won that game.
The coaches reported that by the end of the second overtime they were physically and mentally exhausted. Yet they continued to dig in and attack the game. The players did not lose their focus and were able to strive to victory. There were no cheerleaders and only a few parents to lend support, yet the team continued to drive toward a win. Determination, mental toughness, played a large factor in the team’s performance.
Hargrave strives to develop character as well as academic needs of the young men that attend our academy. Coach Prunty and his assistant coaches capitalized on Hargrave’s philosophy by incorporating mental toughness in their practice secessions and into the teams culture.
Excellent Job Coaches.
In a previous blog entry I discussed the determination of high school students. The topic was presented because Patrick Bassett, president of the National Association of Independent Schools listed determination as one of the most desired traits students will need to have to be successful in the future. Please refer to that blog entry for further information.
On Thursday, the day before our Thanksgiving break, Hargrave Military Academy’s post graduate football team played FUMA. It is always the final game of the season for both schools and has become a Thanksgiving rivalry. It seems that most schools and universities schedule in-state rivalries around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Well Hargrave Military Academy won the game for the tenth straight year. But that is not the story. The score was 6-0 in four overtimes. Members of the PG team attend Hargrave with the goal of earning a scholarship to a D-1 college or university. Their loyalty and devotion to Hargrave is limited because they are not investing in a four year commitment as they hope to when they enroll in the college of their choice.
Enduring four overtimes to win a game on the opponent’s home field is an extraordinary feat. Coach Prunty and his assistant coaches deserve a lot of credit for the victory. Clearly, the team and individual performance of the players in such a demanding contest is well beyond anyone’s expectation. But mental toughness won that game.
The coaches reported that by the end of the second overtime they were physically and mentally exhausted. Yet they continued to dig in and attack the game. The players did not lose their focus and were able to strive to victory. There were no cheerleaders and only a few parents to lend support, yet the team continued to drive toward a win. Determination, mental toughness, played a large factor in the team’s performance.
Hargrave strives to develop character as well as academic needs of the young men that attend our academy. Coach Prunty and his assistant coaches capitalized on Hargrave’s philosophy by incorporating mental toughness in their practice secessions and into the teams culture.
Excellent Job Coaches.
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