The Parable of the Soccer Coach

A coach went to coach a soccer game and place his players on the field.

And as he coached, some players fell into pleasant conversation and failed to notice the game going on around.

And some players went running all over the field after the ball at a full sprint regardless of where the ball went.

And as the minutes passed they quickly tired and, because they had no stamina, whined for a sub.

And some failed to spread out and instead ended up in a clump of players resembling a rugby scrum; and the flailing feet and elbows caused bruised shins and sore ribs.

But others played their assigned positions applying practiced skills to the best of their individual abilities and together they had great plays: some scoring goals, some making assists, some playing a solid defense.

 

Author: Nathan

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