Our first game was against a C-team. We won 2-0. Our kids didn’t learn anything from the win.
But when we started playing B- and A-teams, we lost 0-8. Then the kids realized they didn’t know squat about soccer and would need to really learn. We have lost every league game (the win was a scrimmage) — except yesterday.
In the last game of the regular season, we tied 2-2. Now the kids are learning how to play.
Losses are valuable. You tend to learn more from a loss — if you don’t cast yourself in the pit of self-pity. A lot of people learn nothing from a win — in the self-congratulation there is no self-study, no refining, no fixing.
If you are currently losing, rejoice. Study, work and improve. The win is ahead. You can’t get to win except by losses.
I’m proud of the progress of my co-ed team (playing against all boys teams) at Lighthouse Church School in Santa Monica.
Mustard Seed Budget 
So true. The failures I’ve had over the years certainly propelled me to figure out how to succeed – and I’m still working on it!
help us Jesus
Great post! I fear in several leagues that political correctness and the desire to make everyone a “winner” excludes the important lessons learned from losing. Thanks for a good morning read on the East coast!
God keep you warm!
They say you learn more by loosing, maybe that is why I am so smart!
Good one
Hebrews 12:11
Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing .. All my best wishes to you!~ Aquileana 😀