<p>I grew up with a Dad who had played basketball for Cal in the 30s so I attended many games in the 50s and 60s. They were fun, ahead of all the hype of today’s sports and now my son is at a school that just finished their basketball season unbeaten and has number one rating with hoops3. It is a nice sports story for a change.</p>
<p>That is a nice story, I agree. Go team! </p>
<p>My child is on a college team where the only spectators are the parents. Obviously nobody is in it for the glory and recognition, LOL. My D loves her team. She’s out of town right now training with them for five days. She (and the others) truly ARE in it for the pure joy of doing their sport. No scholarships, etc.</p>
<p>Kids on teams like that are so, so lucky. Mine is a watcher and a musician. So he participates with music and understands team spirit in an orchestra. But getting down and dirty with your friends teaches you so much. And what I have seen from my dad, you have friends for life. He and another teammate are the only ones left from the team on this earth and they still call each other most evenings.</p>
<p>Overseas, that is truly touching about your dad and his former teammate!</p>