The result on the pitch ultimately matters for the rankings, but we also need to look beyond that. And it is the game itself that shapes, that makes the difference. It is the life lesson of Laura Guerrini, president of the Pisa women’s basketball team, it is no coincidence that she has great experience with children thanks to many years of work in Pisa Neonatology.
‘His’ girls, during the match against Bieffe Porcari under 14, made just one basket, for a total of 4 to 103. “I’ll start by saying that I haven’t personally seen this match, but, in general, we are aware of some our limits: there was another similar outcome”. “We were at a standstill during the Covid years and many of our under 14 and 15 athletes have recently started training – continues Guerrini – They started the journey last year or even only this year, in short, just a few months ago, but we are going and we look forward believing in them. It is clear that compared to other groups we still have a lot of work to do, but we are not discouraged.”
Doctor, what comes out of this experience is a positive message.
“Of course. Our girls meet in the gym and do physical activity together, they compare notes, they don’t stay at home in front of their phones or on social media, it’s already a lot, especially after a period of isolation for everyone.”
In short, we also teach how to lose.
“Not only that. The spirit of our company has always been to raise good people.”
And what does he tell them?
“The club never puts pressure on you. What interests us is your behaviour, we want it to always be correct on the pitch as well as off it in life.”
How do they react?
“We always try to motivate them. The coach did a great job but in such a short time, given a 4-year hiatus, it was impossible to do more. But, I repeat, this is a particular age and it is important to believe in They”.
But there will be some regret…
“Of course, we are sorry for this result, but we will also make the most of these defeats.”
An. Cas.
2023-11-16 06:40:00
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