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O.K. ! I really should be packing to leave but I just have to respond.

I think both have equal importance.

You have a pointless program unless "design success" and "on-field success" is your ultimate goal. So in this case the Championship is the ultimate prize.

However, the soul of your program lies in Chairman's. Because this effort gives your program a larger purpose. A purpose bigger than your team.

Also in terms of community support and corporate donations your best bet is also to maintain a solid community-based program.

As the team's fundraising coordinator, I can tell you for sure that our supporters are NOT interested in our win-loss record. They want to know two basic things :
1) How is my donation helping the kids?
2) How is my donation impacting my community?

Everything else in terms of on-field success and awards is pure gravy.

That being said, our team does smile more when we are winning!! ;-)

Good luck in Atlanta! let the games begin!