The Importance Of Involvement In A Sport

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To be involved in a sport and more importantly a team has meant more to me than I would have ever guessed. Initially joining the sport I thought it would be fun to spend time with my preexisting friends but later on I found myself caring for people I had not known before. Being in a group that you work together and share the same goals with creates a bond that differs from peers that you sit with in a class. It is really nice to be in a group that you care for, knowing that they in turn care for you as well is very humbling and it is a great feeling to

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