Instilling values like respect and thankfulness for the chance to play is the first step in coaching basketball, which goes beyond teaching techniques and skills. The sacrifices made by individuals who fought for the liberties we enjoy today, such as athletes who put their life and education on hold to fight in conflicts, are the source of this luxury.
Singing the national anthem prior to important athletic events has become a performance, frequently losing its deeper significance. But it’s important that players appreciate it and recognize its importance. “These kids need to understand why it’s being performed, even though I don’t mind Lady Gaga singing it,” Virginia Tech basketball coach Buzz Williams said.
In order to make sure that athletes understand the background of this enduring custom, Williams gave his squad a moving and poignant lesson that emphasized the significance of comprehending and honoring the anthem and the ideals it stands for.
