For most of them the skills, self-assurance and success they developed in that magical summer on the field have followed them into the classroom, where they have continued to excel and defy expectations.

Fresh off her starring turn in the Oscar-nominated “The Teachers’ Lounge,” Benesch is again getting notice for her performance in a tense situation, her character’s translating skills help to process an unfolding nightmare.

In a warehouse, students learn the basics first: safety practices, identifying tools and materials, driving forklifts, and construction mathematics, and soft skills, like active listening, working on a team and work ethics.

"It provides a realistic environment for our students to practice and enhance their skills before entering clinical placement," he added.

With the handshake at the end of a hard-fought contest, players recognize the effort, skill and fair play of the other side.