Coaches Corner by Ellie West: Ripple Effect

I love being near water, throwing rocks, or skipping stones, especially on lakes that appear to look like glass. What happens when we throw rocks into a body of water? Once the rock hits the water, depending on the weight or size, it creates a circle followed by additional circles….creating a ripple effect. What kind of ripple effect are you having with others? This is an excellent metaphor for how our lives can have a positive or negative ripple effect.

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “ripple effect” as “a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence.” You don’t nece...