This was one of the first things I was handed by Todd Olson, a Minnesota High School Football Coach (5 Time High School Football Coach of the Year) after he hired me back in 1999. He actually handed it to me on top of his playbook. It stood out as just a piece of paper, kind of out of place. Then I read it and realized it was all about understanding team, being a fan, a supporter, and of fighting for success. It's what winners do.
A LESSON IN COOPERATION FROM GEESE
Next fall when you see geese heading south for the winter flying in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly in that way. It has been learned that as each bird flops its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew in it's own direction. (People, or teams, who share a common direction and sense of community (DOLFANS) can get where they are going quicker and easier too because they are travelling on the thrust of one another).
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go at it alone, and quickly gets into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front .(If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are going)
When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back into the wing and another goose takes on his place at the point of the "V". (It pays to take turns doing hard jobs, being supportive - with people or with geese that are heading south)
The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. (What do we say when we honk from behind?)
Finally, (Now I want you to get this), when a goose is sick, or is wounded by gun shots or attacks from the enemy and falls out of formation, TWO geese fall out of formation and follow him down to help him and protect him. They will stay with him until he is well and able to fly or until he is dead, at which time they then launch out on their own and join a new formation or catch up with their group. (If DOLFANS have the sense of a goose we'd stand by each other, and our team like that).
I read alot of the negativism and insulting of our Dolphins staff, players, etc. It really is a shame that you haven't learned what TEAM is, and what it isnt. Supporting the Dolphins doesn't mean you say great job to even the things you don't like, or never voice a concern. But it certainly isn't insulting our players and coaches.
Support your team and hope the best for them, even in imperfect situations. Don't tear down the Dolphins staff and players! Especially if you don't know the situation. Be a DOLFAN!
Learn the lesson of the Geese!
A LESSON IN COOPERATION FROM GEESE
Next fall when you see geese heading south for the winter flying in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly in that way. It has been learned that as each bird flops its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew in it's own direction. (People, or teams, who share a common direction and sense of community (DOLFANS) can get where they are going quicker and easier too because they are travelling on the thrust of one another).
Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go at it alone, and quickly gets into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front .(If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are going)
When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back into the wing and another goose takes on his place at the point of the "V". (It pays to take turns doing hard jobs, being supportive - with people or with geese that are heading south)
The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. (What do we say when we honk from behind?)
Finally, (Now I want you to get this), when a goose is sick, or is wounded by gun shots or attacks from the enemy and falls out of formation, TWO geese fall out of formation and follow him down to help him and protect him. They will stay with him until he is well and able to fly or until he is dead, at which time they then launch out on their own and join a new formation or catch up with their group. (If DOLFANS have the sense of a goose we'd stand by each other, and our team like that).
I read alot of the negativism and insulting of our Dolphins staff, players, etc. It really is a shame that you haven't learned what TEAM is, and what it isnt. Supporting the Dolphins doesn't mean you say great job to even the things you don't like, or never voice a concern. But it certainly isn't insulting our players and coaches.
Support your team and hope the best for them, even in imperfect situations. Don't tear down the Dolphins staff and players! Especially if you don't know the situation. Be a DOLFAN!
Learn the lesson of the Geese!
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