Why a Saint Always Wins?
A Saint is Never Defeated
Turning a Defeat into a Win
In defeat, a Saint grows while remaining proud and respectful. Defeat is a fact that we must face in all aspects of life. Handling defeat is identifying why, solving the why, and improving. Defeat is a test of patience, a form of constructive criticism, and the rod of correction which builds true character. In defeat, a Saint can have the moral dignity to tell the opponent “Good Job, but we will be back!!!!” Prov. 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
I. Sometimes when a person wins they win.
Description: A “Saint Win” glorifies God. Everyone wins including the opponent. Saints can set the standard for this kind of win.
Characteristics of a “Saint Win” are :
* God is glorified.
* Played like a Saint and won.
* Due respect was given to the opponent.
* Techniques of the game were improved.
* New techniques learned in practice were executed.
* Confidence in new skills or modified skills was achieved.
* A team effort was given.
* Players strengthen their skills in competition.
* A new team or personal goal was conquered.
Bonuses
* The opponents respect our competitors.
* Competitors would like to play for us.
* The opponent knows what a Saint is.
* Encourage the opponent to be better, especially if they competed respectfully and never quit.
* Leaving the competition as friends or as respectable opponents.
* Note: Sometimes inferior competition is met. In these circumstances, high-pressure and time-sensitive techniques for scoring in close games can be practice. It can also be used to strengthen weak techniques and players. It is not time to demoralize opponents.
II. Sometimes when a person loses they lose.
Description: This is an unacceptable option for a Saint!!!!!!! This kind of loss is not in a Saint’s character.
* Lost the game.
* Lost and don’t care.
* Lost before you started the game.
* Don’t improve.
* Don’t learn anything.
* Quit
* Don’t try.
* Effort was mediocre.
* In-fighting within the team.
* Don’t improve on anything.
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III. Sometimes when a person wins they lose.
This is an unacceptable option for a Saint! This kind of win-loss should not happen. Achieving a win through loss of character, losing respect, or compromising ethics discredits an individual or a team. A team should grow together with true Saint attitudes. It is better to lose many games and strengthen the whole team, than to rely on one or two skilled persons while sacrificing the growth of other team members.
* Didn’t compete like a Saint.
* No improvement was gained.
* No goals were achieved.
* Didn’t work as a team.
* Team depends on one or two persons.
* Bad attitudes demonstrated.
* Bad sportsmanship displayed.
* Encouragement wasn’t given to the other team.
* In-fighting within the team.
IV. Sometimes when a person loses they win.
A team or personal win can be gained from a loss. In fact, this is only way a Saint should ever lose. When facing more experienced opponents, Saints are expected to learn from the other team and improve. Why did they win, what do we need to do to be better than them, am I committed to getting there, and what is my timeline? Sometimes a personal or team goal can be achieved during the kind of mismatches. Time-sensitive and high-pressure techniques can be practiced, as well as other techniques. A game can be used as a practice in some circumstances.
* Techniques practiced were executed.
* A good attitude was maintained.
* Respect was given to the other team.
* Never quit!!!
* Gain respect from the opponents.
* Creative tactics were displayed.
* Communication was improved.
* New tactics or plans were executed.
* Team melded together.
* The team solved problems.
Victory
In victory, a Saint will celebrate, but respects their opponents. The object is to make the other team know what a Saint is through delivering the intensity, creativeness, passion, and tenacity that every Saint possesses. Complementing worthy opponents is a sign of strength. It is the mission of every Saint to make even their opponents better people, competitors, and sportsman by example or encouragement.