Put yourself in unfamiliar situations. This is the only way to see what you are made of. You fail 100% of opportunities you do not take. Challenge yourself. You won’t ever be able to dribble or make a layup with your weak hand if you do not try. You will not be the best you can be if you do not practice. Consistency is the key. Do not ever say “I Can’t”. Say “I do not know how to yet”. At the beginning of our exercise the students seemed overwhelmed and intimidated by the task of dribbling through the cones with their off-hand. After practicing proper technique:
The students were making moves, smiling and having fun. Remember, pace yourself. Life is not a race. Mind your business, take your time and the results will come.
– Coach Lapsley
DIVAS (Digital Interactive Visual Arts Sciences) for Social Justice aims to bridge the digital divide by combining media literacy and cultural awareness along with a vast understanding of technology to encourage young women in under served communities to pursue careers in computer science and new media.
