I’ve been reading a lot of articles, both pro and con, about transgenders in women’s sports. I see a common theme.
Without exception, the cases against transgenders boils down to ONE thing and one thing only. Winning. That’s it.
That’s where we get off track (no pun intended). High school and collegiate sports are SUPPOSED to be about inclusivity, setting personal and collective goals, well being, dealing with adversity, preparing one for the trials and tribulations beyond the sport itself. NOT merely crushing the competition. That’s where the focus has been lost on this issue. It’s become the binary win/lose mentality. That serves no good purpose.
Nick Saban, Alabama’s football coach is arguably the best in history. Even though I dislike SEC football, I respect his coaching philosophy. Process over outcome.
It’s the inner scoreboard that counts.
Focus on doing your best in every situation.
Trust in the process. Your training, mentally and physically.
Focus on the things you can control, not the ones you can’t.
When someone does these things, success will follow more often than not. And success doesn’t always mean winning.