The Difference of One Degree

Our Girl's basketball team had a great season.  For I think the 6th year in a row, they were in the final 4, but alas came up short in the final game.  I heard many comments in the past few days that we were "nervous" and "didn't play well," "never got into our game" . . .

It got me thinking about the small differences that make a huge difference.  For an example of this concept check out:
http://www.just212.com/

If every athlete on the court Saturday night was just a bit faster than our team, it was enough to throw our whole game off.  It might look like we were playing poorly, but it's also possible that our opponent was 1 degree better and that was enough for them to have a "hot" game and us to look like we were cold.  In fact, we were and still are one of two teams left playing in the end of February.  In the Olympics that's called a Silver medal and it's something to be proud of the rest of your life. 

I hope when our girls get over the sting of their championship loss, they will appreciate their wonderful season and all of the intangibles that go with being on a team, taking that journey together.  Congrats to all who commit to excellence and kudos to those who figure out how to squeeze one more degree from themselves.