Change is …inevitable, a process, part of growing, frightening, uncomfortable or exciting… It all depends on the perspective and readiness to embrace it.

CHANGE was a must for the GBT Mongoose this year. It is time to professionalise our club and share more widely what we believe is vital for the prosperity of our sport. Charity starts at home! So, we are engaging in a change process that will see players and management making their vision a reality by working hard for them, being ready to sacrifice and spending time to improve our individual and collective performance. This is true for management and players alike. Those who put in the work will be supported and see the change happening in and around them. We are ready to embrace suggestions that help us improve our journey and reach its destiny. For improvements to happen, we have to do concrete steps. For us it means we put several camps and change strategies in place – some are pleasant, and others may be a bit uncomfortable. Growth starts when moving out of our comfort zones.

Therefore, every growth includes growth pains. Blisters and muscle aches strengthen the skin and muscles for the next challenge. It is the grinding roadwork that makes you run longer and not getting tired during the game. And the hours of thinking, watching and talking basketball and teamwork make our dreams work. If you are happy to plough the land, sow good seed, water it, and weed it, a good harvest will ultimately reward your efforts. But even harvesting is worked before you eat the fruit of your labour and cook and bake all kinds of meals.