COACH GREG BROWN: I had wonderful opportunity to be a part of a panel discussion for the path2d1 seminar last weekend here in Orlando. The organization’s mission:
"Our purpose is to improve the economic viability of targeted communities by increasing the population of college-educated student-athletes. Student-athletes that focus on academics early in their high school years increase the probability that they will become college-bound citizens even if an athletic opportunity doesn’t materialize."
I have learned that success however you define it involves the books you read, the places you visit and the people you meet. The seminar was an opportunity to meet wonderful people in our community and learn myself. Aubrey Perry who organized the event, the panellists—Doc Rivers, Boston Celtics; Ricky Stokes, Washington Redskins; Joe Logan, Montreal Expos; plus others all shared their thoughts and experiences for the student-athletes, parents and various community leaders.
One of my biggest “takeaways” in the pages of notes I took—resilience, perseverance. It was a part of all the panellists lives and their advice. We all face adversity, we all have things to overcome. The turning point is when we understand that life is hard, expect adversity and work your plan. Doc Rivers advice sums the day best—“finish the race”.
