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Copy of The Reciprocal Process: A Coach’s Journey
- Marvin Harvey
- Aug 9
- 2 min read
When the Scoreboard Fades, but the Lessons Remain
The Kansas Miracles didn’t win because they were the most athletic.They didn’t dominate through flashy scoring or viral highlights.They won because they believed in each other—and defended like their lives depended on it.
In “The Reciprocal Process: A Coach’s Journey,” the Miracles’ stunning national tournament run is told not as a string of wins, but as a story of transformation, one grounded in sweat, sacrifice, and the invisible threads of trust and toughness.
From day one, Coach Marvin Harvey made it clear:
“We’re not chasing points. We’re building habits.We’re not here for trophies. We’re here for truth.”
His team listened. They bought in. And by the time they reached the championship game, no one could question their heart.
⚔️ The Final Battle: Miracles vs. Ohio Raptures
Their opponent was the Ohio Raptures—undefeated, battle-tested, and built like a machine.But the Miracles weren’t intimidated. They were prepared.
The game was a war of wills—tight defense, full-court pressure, and every possession fought for like it was the last. With under 30 seconds left, the Miracles trailed by one. Harvey didn’t call a flashy play. He didn’t deliver a drawn-out speech.
He simply told them:
“Everything we’ve practiced… it leads to this. Trust the work. Trust each other.”
They executed. They scored.And then, they defended one final possession with everything they had.The buzzer sounded. 46–45. The Miracles were national champions.
But what happened after the game mattered more.
🌱 Growth That Outlives the Game
At the post-game celebration, Coach Harvey wasn’t basking in the spotlight.He was listening—to laughter, to tears, to teammates sharing how much they had grown not just as players, but as young women.
His voice cracked when he spoke to them later:
“You didn’t just learn how to win.You learned how to believe—and how to fight for something bigger than yourselves.”
For Harvey, this season wasn’t just about coaching. It was about becoming more human, more present, more aware that every drill, every timeout, every analogy—was part of a reciprocal process.
He taught them how to rise.And they, unknowingly, taught him how to lead with heart.
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