Motivation: Making The Freshman Team

Lacrosse was a sport that I had dreamed of playing and was always on my mind. My friends and family motivated me to try my best and work hard towards my goal of making the freshman team. My first tryout freshman year had been so nerve racking and my mind was always thinking negatively. I thought I did not have the skills or ability to stand out against all of the other talented girls.The tryouts had drained me emotionally and physically and finally after a long week they ended. After the final day of tryouts, a list was posted of the girls who made the team. I was filled with shock and joy when I saw my name on the big white shiny paper. Motivation had earned my name a spot on the white shiny paper. With motivation people are more likely to

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