The list goes on and on. It's not much of a stretch to say that these volunteers are improving the sports they volunteer in. Very few athletes are good at a sport without practicing it. For most, getting better at sports comes with practice and experience. These volunteers are giving future prep, collegiate and maybe even professional athletes the opportunity to begin gaining the required experience years before setting foot into middle school.
Good athletes make their opponents better.
A player will not get any better without taking on someone who is better than him or her - and there is always someone who is better. Good athletes start with good volunteer coaches. Many of these volunteers put countless hours into enriching the lives of area youth. Hearing people tell them their efforts are appreciated may just make it all the more worthwhile. Copyright 1999 North Platte Telegraph Online and The Associated Press.