John Wooden

One Yard Short

Christian Living

“I have often said that competitive greatness is not about winning a game. It’s about learning to give all we have to give. When we rise to every occasion, give our best effort and make those around us better, it ultimately does not matter if we are one basket (or one yard) short. As a player, and now as a mentor, Les Steckel truly embodies this principle. I have long supported the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and appreciated Les Steckel. Thank you, Les, for continuing to be a model for today’s rising generation of young athletes.”