Displays of Excellent Character Despite the Risks and Temptations

When I find examples of steadfastness to truth and decency in a world that pulls us so forcefully in the opposite direction, I often remark: “That’s character.” To be honest, every time I write those words, as I did in this little piece on coaching soccer, I’m in a way plagiarizing this wonderful commentary of a man I much admire, Michael Josephson, who made these comments about what was perhaps the greatest moment in sports history.

I hope you’ll take a moment out of your day and check this out, and that you’ll pass it along to the young people in your life who so desperately need the reminder that character really does count.