Mentoring In These Girls Book Report

Lynette Woodard was born on August 12, 1959. To her mother and father in Wichita Kansas. She instantly became interested in Basketball when she was a young girl, this is because of her older brother who would make her practice her shots with a stuffed sock. As Lynette grew older, she started to realize that men and women were not treated fairly, but her fondness of basketball was growing stronger. She practiced nonstop, even though people told her she would never make a team.

One specific player that kept me sane was Napheesa Collier. One of my best friends and also THE best basketball player I have ever played with, she showed me what it took to be a great athlete. Not only is she one of the best women’s basketball players in the country playing at UCONN, but she is also one of the humblest people I have ever met. I believe that she is another person that helped me find my passions for the game. Playing with her for 3 years was one of the best experiences for me because I was challenged by her hard work ethic every day in practice and got to guard her every single day.

I am a woman.” She spoke those words in 1982 when women were continuing to challenge traditional gender roles. Billie Jean King, an American female tennis player, has never been one to back away from controversy. She is a powerful voice for the advancement of women’s rights, equal pay, and the acceptance of sexual orientation. King is probably best known for accepting a challenge from Bobby Riggs, a former number one male tennis player in the world, to a “Battle of the Sexes.” She beat Bobby in straight sets. (The Official Website of Billie Jean King).

Beowulf’s father was also someone that people looked up to his son would be someone with a great deal of respect. (Drout) Due to people respecting his father greatly, people ended up respecting Beowulf in every way possible as well. His father was an influential man in battle and in general therefore people looked up to him. Beowulf survived 6 winters with his father just to prove that he is strong in any way possible. (Drout) Due to this people believed that Beowulf is as tough as he can be and he is able to adapt to any situation that is possible.

Her name was Marissa. Marissa was in basketball since she was a little girl and she’s very competitive. She also is really nice, caring and shows respect to others.

Because Gretzky accomplished so many things in his early life, won many awards because of his stats, and played on so many teams which he helped them succeed, Wayne Gretzky is the greatest NHL player One reason, Wayne Gretzky is the greatest NHL player is because he accomplished so many things early in his life. The text states “ Wayne Gretzky scored 378 goals in his final

A girl trying to make it through school and make my life as successful as possible, and maybe find myself along the way. However, as I have grown older, I have come to realize some special things about me. I am a country girl to the bone. A hard working, get dirty and do it right, never give up kind of girl. Volleyball has always been part of who I am.

He is a magnificent influencer and is a role model for everyone who has heard his story. I am blessed that I have learned more about him so I can take note of the strength he used to get through his barriers and were able to conquer them one by one. He was persistent and stayed on the course to his goal and ignored all the hateful things people would throw at him. My biggest barrier used to be how shy I was; but each day, I am growing and growing. After listening to what Jackie Robinson did, I am encouraged to fight harder and conquer my

I am motivated and inspired to follow their pathway and do better, which is why I am always giving it my best to be successful. For example, my father was close to finishing school to become a doctor. My father did not have much money to finish school. My father inspired me to further my education and to have good health if I do. I do like helping and listening to others when they need to vent only because I know how it feels to be alone with nobody to pour your heart out.

Both of my parents, especially my father always expressed to me the importance my education, for my future. He always told me to never depend on anyone, to work hard for myself and with a diploma I could achieve lots of success. I have always admired my dad and could say he is my biggest super hero. My father is the best example in my life, and he has proven to me that anything is possible when you want to accomplish great success, with hard work and determination. I really look up to my dad because with his intelligence and