Extra-curricular activities were important for me growing up in my grade-school and high-school years.  These activities taught me discipline, teamwork, and determination.  These skills helped me learn how to be a good teammate and work for a common goal.  As one of my coaches once said, “There is no “I” in team.”  By our participation in Christ’s Mystical Body, we are members of a team.  If, God willing, we make it to Heaven; we make it as a member of a team and not only on our own merit.

The Catholic Youth Sports League allows the students and coaches to create memories, learn invaluable skills, and engage in a school community that is bigger than oneself. Athletics give the unique opportunity for student athletes to not only develop skills of their sport but characteristics they will carry with them for a lifetime. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the Catholic student athletes in the community in Lincoln!

I am excited to serve on the Catholic Youth Sports League Committee because I believe sports are another way we live out our mission. They give our students opportunities to build friendships, develop confidence, and discover the gifts God has given them. I love watching children try something new and experience the joy of movement with their friends from our Catholic schools. My hope is that every child leaves our programs knowing their talents are gifts from God and that the way they play, encourage others, and grow together can all be done for His glory.

I am excited to serve on the Catholic Youth Sport League committee. Youth sports provide an opportunity for our students to participate and discover the joy of movement in a safe and faith-centered atmosphere. It rewarding to watch students try sports for the first time with their peers in our schools. 

It is a blessing to serve the Catholic community in Lincoln by serving on the Catholic Youth Sport League committee. Student participation in extra-curricular activities creates life-long memories, plants the seeds of healthy habits, and helps students develop their God-given gifts and talents. It is a joy to watch students discover their passion for a sport as an athlete or as a spectator. Sports is an opportunity to come together as a community and cheer our young athletes as they learn and grow together in Christ.