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Locally we have a player that is deaf, and she is a talented, contributing player as well.
She reads sign-language. The school provides this lady to pace the beach area and relay signs to the player of plays and coach instructions. I've had her (player and signer) twice and once we asked she roam across the floor as the bench area was tight.
During time outs she's signing like crazy with coach's instructions. I had one of my captains meeting's signed for her. i recall first time we were introduced she asked we blow our whistles to see if she could "detect them". No luck. Our hand signals improved dramatically that day.
Best part is the crowd - who wave their approval at her instead of cheers.
In utmost respect - can you imagine participating in a basketball game with no sound?
Delightful. What its all about.
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"Sports do not build character. They reveal it" - Heywood H. Broun
"Officiating does not build character. It reveal's it" - Ref Daddy
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