Keeping life and basketball in perspective

Some of you may be well aware of the story of Elena Delle Donne. We encourage you to read the following
article (written by Dick Patrick) that recently appeared in USA Today. It outlines the struggles of a
high level athlete that has worked hard to put family, basketball, life, and school into balance.
When you read the article, consider the importance of the "whole athlete" as well as the concept of
truly making an effort to view situations through the eyes of another.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/womensbasketball/2009-11-26-delle-donne-delaware-cover_N.htm

The article highlights several major concepts:

• the importance of family - in this case, Elena's strong relationship with her sister
• the value of taking time (if necessary, for however long) away from sport to renew a level of passion
• the line "The game is fun again" - sport has to be fun, on many levels
• the great humility and grace of Coach Geno Auriemma (UConn - National Champs) that recruited - and then lost Elena - to say "if you're a basketball player and you're playing, it doesn't matter where"