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Marisa Guzman #7
"It's been said that the world is full of winners, but there are very few champions. A champion and a winner are separated by attitude. A champion is someone who acts professional, gives his or her best regardless of the score, and can be counted on at all times. A champion wants to pass the ball when the score is 14-14, to take the last shot when his or her team is trailing by two points, or to step up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with two out and the bases loaded. Somewhere along the line we all have the choice and the chance to become not only a winner but also a champion." Flo Hyman without a doubt was and still today is a champion. It's an honor and inspiration to be able to wear and play in the same number as Flo!” |
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If Flo Hyman were here today, she would want all players to believe in themselves, teammates and coaches while honoring the sport, and respecting those at Houston. The University of Houston provided her the foundation to become one of the finest ambassadors the U.S. ever had. During her time as a Cougar, she loved going to class, training and representing a fine academic institution. She was given so many outstanding awards throughout her career, but the one that stands out the most to me is given by the Women's Sports Foundation, The Flo Hyman Memorial award. There are many states, cities, communities and universities that provide a similar award naming her and is given to any sport athlete that captures her dignity, spirit and commitment to excellence. Her final passion was becoming an advocate for gender equality in sport and for the passage of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988. We join her in prayer and in thought recognizing and honoring her driving force-- that of helping others no matter what their social economic background. Everyone deserved an opportunity to succeed. Remember when she was offered a full scholarship in 1974 she chose to share the monies with her teammates. How many players would do that today?
Ruth N. Nelson former friend, teammate and Head Coach of University of Houston
Preserving A Legacy | Flo Hyman Fan Page | Flo Hyman Website
Ruth N. Nelson former friend, teammate and Head Coach of University of Houston
Preserving A Legacy | Flo Hyman Fan Page | Flo Hyman Website
2014 Flo hyman Collegiate Cup
