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One characteristic taught in this game of hard knocks is commitment.  What is commitment? What drives us to continue to strive to improve, never give up but continue to work hard to achieve our goals?

A quote that has inspired many continues to echo in the hearts of successful teams and individuals, “The nerve that does not relax, the thought that will not wander, the purpose that never waivers – these are the masters of victory.”  

Being committed creates a desire to achieve the best outcome possible.  Once committed to doing your best, the heart takes over and drives the execution to success.  When there is no commitment the will of success is often lost when the first obstacle is approached.   The committed person will only see the obstacle as a challenge and work hard to push through it to success. 

A committed person:  They want the ball -  the great ones. They want it when stakes are both low and high. When the odds are against, and when the odds are for them. Selfish?  Hardly.  This is a special kind of recognition: Understanding that in any situation, a great moment is one second, minute, hour from occurring, and that it needs to be defined, and that in order to be the definer, they must certainly have the ball. Risky?  Extremely.  The agents of great undertakings are willing to put themselves in positions of potentially great failure, but they also possess an innate knowledge that they will succeed, for without this certainty, who is the great one? Is this arrogance? No. This is self-knowledge. The great ones know themselves, their capabilities, and they address their own weaknesses with vigor, courage, and fear. Yes -  fear. The fear of failure is what drives the great ones. Not the fear of an opponent, but the fear of failings that they could have avoided with more work. And the greater fear: The fear of losing, which to the great ones is simply not acceptable. The great one is inside of you, waiting to be unleashed. Do not be selfish. Understand the importance of all moments. You must take risks. You must look failure and fear in the eyes with equal amounts of ferocity and calm. You must know yourself, must recall where you have been, and must know where it is you wish to go. When you do, you will be the one people turn to, the definer of moments. And you will, most certainly, be the one Wanting The  Ball.

From: Feb 01, 2009

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?????
Come be part of what is sure to be the start of an organization that will encourage, teach and demonstrate values that will create a winning attitude!

Welcome to the official website for the The Crews Lake Cowboys. The Cowboys proudly serve the communities of Lone Star, Suncoast Lakes, Pine Ridge, Moon Lake, Land O Lakes and Shady Hills. Quall Ridge, Waters Edge, Spring Hill, and others in North Central Pasco County and South Central Hernando County.

We are so proud of all our football and cheer teams! Our athletes, coaches and parents represent Crews Lake and the Shady Hills Raiders with pride, leadership and sportsmanship throughout the season. Thank you!

To register to become a Cowboys' Football Player or Cheerleader please click on the Registration tab and follow instructions. Teams fill up fast. Don't delay! We place kids on teams on a first paid, first placed basis. Registration will soon be underway for the 2009 season. Please check back in a week or two for updated information.