I never realized that it meant so much to me. I never realized that all of the blood, sweat, and tears would actually pay off. Until 8th grade tryouts, I didn’t even know why I played basketball. On this day, I had to compete for a spot on the basketball team against 30 to 40 other players. Just let me tell you, hardwork and dedication does pay off.
On the first day of 8th grade basketball tryouts, I thought that I looked like an idiot. I could not make a shot and I turned the ball over too many times. On top of that, I fell during a defensive sliding drill, landing on my back and hitting my head on the hard gym floor. I was so embarrassed and thought that my chances of making the team were already over. The coaches were losing interest in
On the first day of 8th grade basketball tryouts, I thought that I looked like an idiot. I could not make a shot and I turned the ball over too many times. On top of that, I fell during a defensive sliding drill, landing on my back and hitting my head on the hard gym floor. I was so embarrassed and thought that my chances of making the team were already over. The coaches were losing interest in