The Expectation || Redemption Christian Academy

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What to Expect This Year

This season will not be easy - and it is not meant to be. The gyms may be new, but the work is the same. The standard has not changed.

You should expect to be tested.

Early mornings: when the alarm rings and your body says no - that is your test.
Late nights: when exhaustion sets in, but you stay to get extra shots - that is your test.
Discipline: when fundraising feels heavy, when schoolwork piles up, when rules feel strict - that is your test.
Adversity: when injuries happen, fatigue lingers, or mistakes stack up - that is your test.
Accountability: when coaches demand more, teammates rely on you, and you are pushed beyond comfort - that is your test.

Here, talent alone is not enough. It takes Head + Character + Purpose

Head: the focus to think the game, to study, to prepare, and to silence distractions.
Character: the courage to endure, the humility to be coached, and the strength to rise after you fall.
Purpose: the willingness to sweat, sacrifice, and put in relentless work for something bigger than yourself.