Colleen Brady

Past Entries

Entry 1

September 15, 2003

Although winning is not the most important aspect of athletics, it sure feels nice. On opening day at the University of the South (Tenn.), we experienced our first victory of the season. Freshmen and upperclassmen alike glowed from the pride of accomplishment, and stories of elation accompanied our post-race lunch and van ride back to Atlanta.

The victory not only made us happy about our team's power, but it gave us a glimpse of the way our season can turn out. With a great group of veterans and some outstanding newcomers, we have the potential to accomplish great things. We are hungry for team recognition at the highest level, at the national meet in November.

During the next two months, we have made big plans for our team. Achieving our goals will require teamwork in the form of individual dedication and in the form of motivation and support toward each other. As time passes, my confidence rises in our ability to fulfill these requirements. Each day, our team becomes more fluid: we each contribute something unique to the team dynamic, but our movements and motivations meld together under a common purpose.

Every day at practice we must decide if we want to continue on this path toward victory. We have the choice between becoming a good team or becoming an excellent team. So far we have chosen excellence. Watch out because we plan to keep that choice. Go Eagles!

Colleen Brady is a junior from Jonesville, Mich. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.