This week’s front page of the sports section celebrates six Jackson County athletes that are movin’ on up to play collegiate athletics. You’ve probably heard the old saying behind every good man is a good (or even better) woman. That might not be a politically correct saying in today’s world, but the theme is right on the mark. Behind every success story there is usually a strong supporting cast. And that is certainly the case when a young athlete signs a scholarship.
Behind every signee there is a support cast of individuals that have helped that young athlete become the athlete, and more importantly, the person they are. Coaches, friends, school teachers and administrators are a big part of that cast. But often there is none more important supporting cast members than that athlete’s parents.
On signing day the athlete gets their picture and an article in the paper. That brief glimpse is what most folks see and know about the athlete and their family. But that brief glimpse is the culmination of many, many long hours of dedication by the athlete and their family. There are plenty of great athletes out there but often the difference between the kid who signs a scholarship and the one that doesn’t is that supporting cast. And most often the parents are at the top of the list of that supporting cast.
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