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We welcomed coach, educator and Woodinville High School Athletic Director, Terry Agnew, to tell us about the “Importance of Competitive Sports on the Development of Youth”.

It’s ethos is characterized in the developmental process of students as important builders of character and life lessons. We listened to Terry, old school coach and kinesiologist, as he told about taking kids through the process to teach them the real lessons about life through healthy competition.

What competitive sports teaches are the higher disciplines, sacrifices, respect, trust, selflessness and other tough qualities that take us well into adulthood. Not just physical fitness, but teamwork, working hard, being flexible, making sacrifices, helping others. Hey, isn’t that what grown-ups do all the time? Let’s give our youth an opportunity to be leaders in their disciplines, overcome adversity, make mistakes and celebrate success. Win and Lose with dignity by displaying respect for opponents and the game. Competition means to always strive, never give up and to play hard; don’t quit! I know that’s what my grandmother said, too. Never give up.

I asked Terry if he coached Parker Moore and he said, yes, as a young baseball player at WHS, prior to his football days. He was glorious in his recollection of the famed local athlete who died tragically in 2015. Our Scholarship Foundation of Northshore recognizes Parker Moore with a scholarship honoring his name and family.

Ken also walked the club through the new web site.

Thanks for the summary Susan