Essay About Sport In My Life

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All my life I have played sports. I’ve spent countless hours practicing. I’ve had hundreds of bruises and scrapes. I’ve been on tons of different teams, have met so many people some great and others not so much. Being a part of a team and putting in hours of work has shaped me into the person I am today. I couldn’t imagine a world where I didn’t play basketball or softball, it’s a huge part of me and my life. When I was young it was always about having fun and learning, but as you get older it gets so much more competitive. High school was a whole new ballgame compared to middle and elementary school. Playing sports has a Freshman isn’t necessarily the easiest thing. I had to try so much harder than the older girls to prove to the coaches that I deserved a starting spot. I got so mad and disappointed in myself when I sat on the bench one game which eventually became the next game, then the next then turned into the entire season. I got really down on myself because I didn’t think I’d ever …show more content…

No matter what's going on in my life, they’re there for me. They always know if I’ve had a garbage day and they always try their best to pick me up. Playing sports have also gained me several friends from other schools. I met many people from other schools that we played against and have become great friends with many of them. It’s always nice to be around people who support you, care about you, and have the same ambitions and drive that you have. This past year I’ve also learned so much about how to spot a true friend from a fake one. If someone gets mad at you because you get more playing time or you're doing better than they are, they aren’t a true friend. A true friend will be there for you at both your lows and your highs. Being a part of a team is the best feeling ever, it makes you feel like you belong somewhere. It taught me to value the relationships I have in my life and to appreciate my family and friends

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