This weekend while serving as the emcee for Battle at the Capital, Character Combine was privileged to award a Player of the Game Character award to a member of each team. The player was selected by their coach as one who exemplified character on and off the field, who led with purpose and who had the ability to compete with 100% effort.
Bear River High School Head Football Coach Scott Savoie became a new person on my hero list of coaches who “get it.”
I approached and explained the nomination process. The idea was to observe the game and then make the selection. Instead, Coach Savoie filled it out and handed it back to me.
Done.
But the game had not been played yet. That’s the look my face expressed.
He answered.
“Character is not only showcased in a game. Character is something this player showed in every practice and moment leading up to the game. I don’t need to see the game to determine who this player will be for us.”
Wow. Stunned. Challenged.
Coach Savoie modeled and spoke what I had never heard said. I watched that player all game long. Coach was right. He chose the right player.
Do you know of a player like this. Better, do you know of a coach like this? I want to know them. Email us your story!
JASONH@Charactercombine.com
Coach Savoie- thank you for leading me well that day and representing so strong at Battle at the Capital.
