THE YOUNG AND INSPIRED

Children, no specific age, are precocious, uncoordinated, and emotional bundles of energy. They are also an unlimited source of inspiration. We are all blessed to even be a part of their lives even for a few hours. They teach us how to laugh without reservation, run as if they were faster than the wind, smile like they have a funny secret, play from morning until midnight, and hope with a full heart that their small feet will take them closer to their dreams, simple or farfetched, with each step. With all the knowledge we have collected and all the experiences we have gained as adults we will never again be that child sitting on the curb holding a torn up ball talking to equally dusty and noisy friends as dusk descends and the call of mothers are heard. But we can be inspired by them. We can teach them the proper steps to their simple or farfetched dreams. We can, in our minds, be young. Even for a few short hours. Coach Andy Fiel Athletic Coordinator, World Citi Colleges and Reedley International School Philippines Alumnus, UP Men's Volleyball