Larry Gelwix, the head coach of Highland Rugby, stood at the center of a huddle of rugby players at the side of the field for the team’s first game debrief of the season. Larry asked one question: “Did you give your best?” One player enthusiastically spoke up, “Well we won, didn’t we?” Not unkindly, Larry said, “That’s not the question I asked.” Another player jumped in. “We just dominated that team. We won 64 to 20. What more could you ask for?” Larry said, “When you came for tryouts, I said I expected your best. That means your best thinking out there as well as your best physical effort. Is
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