7 Lessons Kids Can Learn from NOT Making the Team

Last year my daughter Casey made the freshman volleyball team. The next night, I was talking to several mothers whose daughters did not make the team; they felt that everyone should have been put on the squad, a concept that made me bristle. And I told them so. And I continue to stand by my conviction, even after my daughter didn't make the JV squad this year. While I wanted to email the coach to tell her how good Casey was and inform her of the very grave mistake she was making, I did not. Why? Because not everyone deserves to make the team. Now here's the part that might blow your mind a little. I maintain that not making the team was good for Casey, providing 7 invaluable (albeit painful) life lessons. - By Rene Syler

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  7. I'll always be there for her

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  1. It's Not A Dead End, It's A Detour
  2. What It Takes To Be A Champion
  3. This Is A Defining Moment
  4. How To Handle Disappointment
  5. Attitude RULES!
  6. There's Always A Work Around
  7. I'll always be there for her