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A Open Letter to Eagle Fans From Ms. D.
Dear Eagle Fans,
Despite the rough and erratic weather conditions, McDonogh's spring sports teams have been practicing hard inside and outside as they get ready for action.
Boys' varsity lacrosse, already winners of big games against Loyola and Centennial, competes in a division of powerhouses.
Varsity baseball looks great, after defeating #1 St. Paul's and Loyola.
Boys' varsity tennis is seeking its 13th MIAA A Conference title. (The tennis team has a 170-7 record, unbelievable in this day and age.)
Boys' and girls' track will push league opponents hard this season and have a great chance of being in the top three! Look for strong performances, and perhaps some records set, in both track and field events.
Softball returns veteran players and will compete in the league's toughest conference against powerhouses Spalding, Pallotti, and IND. The diamond girls hope to finish in the top four of their conference.
Girls' lacrosse has its best chance this year to compete for the IAAM title. Heavy with returning varsity starters, the Eagles hope to earn top playoff berths in May.
The golf team will prove its mettle on the links against Gilman, St. Paul's, and Loyola.
McDonogh's equestrian team continues to be one of the top riding teams in the state.
What makes the spring season so much more challenging to coaches and players are these factors: variable weather conditions, spring vacations, Easter breaks, and a season that typically ends sooner than fall and winter. Trying to get the league games in a shorter time can be a hurdle, but we do our best to overcome setbacks. Coaches must have a sense of humor, flexible nature, willingness to help each other out for indoor space, and an optimistic attitude. Kids naturally mirror their coaches' demeanor and attitude.
Parents, thanks to all who come to support your children. I look forward to seeing you on the sidelines this spring. Remember to "let the officials officiate, the coaches coach, the players play, and fans cheer encouragement for their team." Remember, too, to park in the designated lots. We are concerned for the safety of all our children who walk the campus.
I will leave you with this thought. While reading Sports Illustrated, I came across an article that asked coaches like Pat Summitt, Isaiah Thomas, Bela Karolyi this question: If you could teach an athlete just one thing, what would it be?" Some of them offered the following: discipline, confidence, compassion, and commitment. The one that I really liked and I shared with the kids at an Upper School assembly was Tommy Lasorda's response: "To play for the name on the front of his jersey and not the one on the back." How cool is that?
Teaching our children to be selfless and generous, to play for the TEAM and not for individual stats or glory are life lessons that I believe participating on an athletic team or in the school play or the jazz band offers kids. Help your child to think BIG picture. Don't ask after a game, how many strikeouts did you pitch, how many hits did you have, or goals did you score? Did you throw the discus farther than your opponent? Ask did the team win? That's the kind of question you should be asking your child on the ride home.
Go McDonogh. Go Eagles.
Mickey Deegan
Athletic Director
Dear Eagle Fans,
Despite the rough and erratic weather conditions, McDonogh's spring sports teams have been practicing hard inside and outside as they get ready for action.
What makes the spring season so much more challenging to coaches and players are these factors: variable weather conditions, spring vacations, Easter breaks, and a season that typically ends sooner than fall and winter. Trying to get the league games in a shorter time can be a hurdle, but we do our best to overcome setbacks. Coaches must have a sense of humor, flexible nature, willingness to help each other out for indoor space, and an optimistic attitude. Kids naturally mirror their coaches' demeanor and attitude.
Parents, thanks to all who come to support your children. I look forward to seeing you on the sidelines this spring. Remember to "let the officials officiate, the coaches coach, the players play, and fans cheer encouragement for their team." Remember, too, to park in the designated lots. We are concerned for the safety of all our children who walk the campus.
I will leave you with this thought. While reading Sports Illustrated, I came across an article that asked coaches like Pat Summitt, Isaiah Thomas, Bela Karolyi this question: If you could teach an athlete just one thing, what would it be?" Some of them offered the following: discipline, confidence, compassion, and commitment. The one that I really liked and I shared with the kids at an Upper School assembly was Tommy Lasorda's response: "To play for the name on the front of his jersey and not the one on the back." How cool is that?
Teaching our children to be selfless and generous, to play for the TEAM and not for individual stats or glory are life lessons that I believe participating on an athletic team or in the school play or the jazz band offers kids. Help your child to think BIG picture. Don't ask after a game, how many strikeouts did you pitch, how many hits did you have, or goals did you score? Did you throw the discus farther than your opponent? Ask did the team win? That's the kind of question you should be asking your child on the ride home.
Go McDonogh. Go Eagles.
Mickey Deegan
Athletic Director