A message for senior high school players. Before it’s too late.

Written by PGC Grad Dylan Kurt

It’s my senior season and my high school career is about to end.

The truth is, I’m sad.

I see the end in sight. And, from what people tell me, it’s going to be a day I’ll never forget.

Luckily, I haven’t had to experience that, at least, not yet.

I recently came across a quote from Andy Bernard that said, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left.”

Well, I’m writing this to remind you (and myself), we’re in those days right now!

So, it’s crucial to understand the feelings we take for granted now, we’ll miss later.

Feelings like…

The excitement / relief I get after a big win.
The nervous feeling in my stomach before a big game.
The “heavy” feeling from eating too much before a big game.
The “I need to take a warm bath” feeling when I’m sore after taking charges.
The feeling of working as a team to achieve a common goal… and achieving it.

You might not think so now, but one day you’ll see. Those “awful” feelings were actually fun and meaningful.

Look. We don’t get this time back. Ever. This is our last go around.

So enjoy it, please, while we still can.

I know I will,

Dylan