Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls became a basketball dynasty through long term commitment. The titles did not happen overnight. When Michael entered the NBA, the Chicago Bulls were the Bengals of today. In the 1984 NBA draft the Bulls selected Michael Jordan. As a rookie he led the team in scoring, steals, rebounds and assists. A star was born. It would take 4 years before Jordan and the Bulls would even break 500. The Bulls drafted two missing pieces to the puzzle in 1987 with Scottie Pippin and Horace Grant. From this point on the team would add all the final pieces to win the 1991 NBA finals. Quote "When I came here we started from scratch, We started at the bottom and made it to the top. It's been a long, long seven years, a lot of bad teams, a lot of improvement, step by step, inch by inch. I never gave up hope. I always had faith." Jordan and the Bulls would win six NBA titles and create a basketball dynasty. Michael by the numbers= 6 NBA titles, 12-time All-Star, 10-time Scoring Champion, 5 MVP's.

Tri-state Futbol Alliance Merger

In the last couple of weeks I have attended quite a few games. We have had a bit of success with some of our teams. Actually, across the club our teams have done very well. But there are some teams that either coaches, parents, or others are surprised by the lack of success or up down play. Success does not happen overnight as reference to Michael Jordan and the Bulls. But if we have faith in our players, coaches, staff, and families success will happen. Yes, our teams have some very good players and coaches that have not achieved their goals. But I believe in time, that success will come. Both players and coaches are still feeling their way. Our competitors do not have to overcome the problems of our newly formed team.

We have to dig down deep

We have to dig down deep to to achieve our goals. This past Sunday I attended the U12 Premier(Holt) vs Cinti-West game. At half time the team was down a goal or two and really not playing very well. In the second half the team showed the same signs. Very frustrating to say the least. I know coach Dave Holt was just as frustrated. But something clicked and the girls started to really put pressure on Cinti West. Through out the game we had plenty of missed chances and this continued. It was 3-1(18 min left) and I felt that this game is going to be such a shame. I felt we were quite a bit better. Well the girls dug down deep and really stepped up their game. With two great goals by Kiley Brock and Annie Gruber, our U12's pulled out a 5-3 victory.

Good job girls. Although it was one game, our teams will go through a transitional period just like the U12's. Things are not going to go our way but eventually a light bulb will turn on. When that happens success will come. It may take a little longer for some teams. Breakdown Jordan's quote-A team starting from scratch needs long term commitment, battle through the bad, improve inch by inch, step by step, never give up, and have hope and faith for them to reach the top.

The Challenge

The challenge to become successful or a Bulls dynasty must be taken head on with everyone involved. It takes everyone- Board members, Directors, Coaches/trainers, parents/families, and the community.

If our Board members establish a club structure, oversee the operations of the club, with focus and long term goals.

If our Directors create a curriculum and philosophy designed for player/team development, enlists quality coaching/training staff, supports and educates the staff, organize special programs/events, with focus and determination.

If the coaches/trainers organize, educate, and motivate our players and teams.

If the players focus and compete (give 100%) at every training session and game, practice on their own.

If the parents support the players, coaches, and club, even referees(sometimes).

If the community supports the club and the game of soccer.

If every group listed above can give commitment, never give up, strive to improve, with hope and faith is when Tri-state Futbol Alliance will reach the top.