By Adam C. Rohdie

Earlier this month, I had the great fortune of watching our boys tennis team secure the FAA League Championship, completing an undefeated season. After which, I walked down to Offit Field where our boys lacrosse team also completed an undefeated season to win the FAA Tournament Championship. Notwithstanding this terrific athletic success, what really struck me was the level of enthusiasm and commitment each team member put into the season, as well as the agility with which they transferred what they had learned in practice into game play. This is not surprising in athletics, but it is highly instructive in highlighting what can also happen in the classroom. Let me explain.

What motivates teams to work together, what inspires athletes to practice as hard as they do is t

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