A Message From The CAA Board Members

Sports teach a player to be the best you can be for your team and for yourself. Sports demand a player's strength, courage and a willingness to do the job they are called to do.

Sports are not about being perfect. They're about working effectively together with others, good sportsmanship, giving our best, feeling good, and having fun. At times it will be painful to try and fail, but it is the attempt that should be honored. Not everyone is blessed with a lot of athletic talent, We are sure that each of you is blessed with a lot of other skills and abilities. Discover them and use them. Be the best you can be in whatever sport or endeavor you choose in life.

Wanting to win is important. Preparing to win and striving to win are also important but, as we have all heard many times before, winning isn't everything. There is more to playing any sport than just winning. More important than victory are the lessons that sports teach us: dedication, determination, perseverance, discipline, a positive attitude, sacrifice and teamwork. We hope each player will learn that there are no shortcuts to success. We hope that each player will develop greater confidence in himself and herself. We hope that each player will develop a willingness to learn, a desire to keep trying and to never give up. Not only are these game skills; these are leadership skills; these are life skills.

The final score of a game never tells the whole story about a team or a particular player. The final does not reflect the amount of effort, attitude and team spirit a player contributed. It does not reflect that player's offensive or defensive skills, the hustle or the words of encouragement he or she provided for a fellow teammate.

Whatever the outcome of the game, win or lose, if you gave it your all, if you gave it your best, you are a winner. For sports is all about improving yourself and doing better each time you try.?

In sports you play using your body, but you win with your mind. Of course, players will make mental mistakes, even the best ones do. We believe that the biggest mistake an athlete can make is to be afraid to make one. These are learning opportunities in which we can refine our skills.

Each new season will bring new challenges and the opportunity to develop new skills. As with anything in life, if you want something bad enough, you can make it happen. Desire, hard work and a can-do attitude will help get you through the toughest situations.

We wish to convey to everyone interested in Community Athletic Association from the players, parents, sponsors, coaches, referees, Community Athletic Association Boadmembers and staff, a heartfelt thanks for all of your support.

CAA President & Board