Letter from Editor, June.
Despite what today's high-profile athletes might have youbrthinking, pointing at the scoreboard is not a sustainable approach to success. Sure,brvictory is the goal on any given game day, but regardless of the score, championsbrare those who have given their all for their team as they walk off the field. Maximizingbrpotential, working smarter, staying focused and humbly overcoming obstacles — thesebrare the tenets of success gleaned from our sit-down with three of SouthlakebrCarroll's most accomplished coaches at arguably the state's most accomplishedbrathletic program. For Kevin Murphy, Justin Leonard and Greg Oglesby, athleticbrsuccess is unlike today's popular notions of instant gratification. They knowbrthere is no fast track to winning, and there aren't any shortcuts worthbrpursuing. These Carroll coaches are also educators who make sure the athletesbrnoted within this issue understand that tomorrow's champions are born frombryears of daily preparation, focus and determination. Winning is but a positivebrside effect of taking the long-term approach to success.
With back-to-back UIL Lone Star Cup trophies andbra commanding lead in this year’s hunt for a three-peat — many across the state mightbrbe wondering about the “overnight success” of the Dragons. Those closest to thebrprogram know true champions are built over the long term. This issue of Dragon Pride Spring aims to highlightbrthe coaches, athletes and families who invest so much to become champions on andbroff the field