My love for the sport of volleyball started in the summer going into 8th grade when my life took a turn for the worse . Instead of dealing with my problems I decided that avoiding it would be my best option. I found myself throwing all my time into my new sport. My mentality at the time was if I stay longer at this practice, or went to this clinic, I wouldn’t have to face the constant fighting and hostility that waited for me at home. Before I knew it volleyball became my safe haven, teammates became my new family that I yearned for, and needless to say volleyball became my life. When school came back around my excitement grew for volleyball tryouts. I knew it was going to be intense but with all the time I spent on the court that summer I
