Sitting in the stands on a frigid January night as an eighth grader, I could not wait until the next November when I would finally have the opportunity to make the varsity squad. Basketball had always been apart of my life and being the gym was like being at home, so when next November came rolling around, I was ready. Being part of a team and getting to play in front of packed stands was something I could not wait for. Four years later, my high school career was complete. Some would wonder if winning conference three out of four years would be my favorite memory or if it would be scoring over one-thousand points, but truly my high school career was so much more than that. Being involved with a team who becomes a family over the course of the year is amazing. Realizing that each night you get to go and play with your best friends in front of a crowd who has supported you your whole life is spectacular. High school basketball was where I spent all of my time and built relationships with people who, if it were not for basketball, I may never have …show more content…
Last chance to make it to state. Last chance to play in front of a hometown crowd. Last chance to leave a legacy. So when we hired a new coach, I was thrilled. I was ready to be pushed to my limits and have our team reach our fullest potential in my final year at H-D. Coach Miranda Valley did just that. Coach Valley did not just teach me more about the game but also more about life. She told us over and over, just enjoy the ride and control what you can control. My senior year was a success in so many ways and I have Coach Valley to than for that. Coach made the game enjoyable in a way in which it never had, she was committed to each and every player on the team and was there whenever we needed anything. Coach Valley will always hold a spot in my life because she has been a coach and friend, who taught me that it is not how your story ends, but how you write