"I didn't want to go to a school where you are who you are when you walk in, and that's who you are when you walk out. I wanted to be able to grow for the better as a person, as a player, as a teammate and, of course, as a pitcher." -Kylee Hanson "Being on a wave is as cool as it looks. You get to surf however you want to. For me, it's all about opening up my turns and making my movements more powerful--just using the whole wave." -CocO Ho "Through climbing, you can learn important things like motivation, personal growth, fear. It's not just about being strong. The important thing for me is trying to force my own limits. I try what I want to try; I don't think about the successes. " -Daila Ojeda "You see so many older people just sitting around -- well, that's not me. Time marches on, but I keep going. ... What makes me faster now is that everyone else slowed down." -Ida Keeling "Just because I'm a boxer doesn't mean I'm not educated and not pretty. That's people's image of female fighters -- that they're brute and rough -- and it's not true. I'm educated, I wear high heels and dresses, and I love style and fashion." -Danyelle Wolf "When I'm having a bad day or things aren't going well in training, Carlos asks me, 'How many girls do you want to inspire?' There's no more feeling sorry for myself. They're the ones who are keeping me hungry." -Brenda Martinez "I love to dance and entertain my teammates. I know everyone prepares for games in their own ways, but for me, it’s all about dancing and getting my teammates in a good mood. I get bad vibes when the locker room is quiet so I try to keep things lively." -Crystal Dunn "When people ask me who I look up to, I always say my sister. She sets good examples for everyone around her and she is someone who competes and gives it her all in everything she does... I have learned that you cannot let your previous at-bat or previous error affect the next play." -Sydney Romero "Everyone has days when it is really hard to buckle down and practice. I've learned that putting in effort on those difficult days really matters and can make a big difference in the long run. I believe that if you love what you do, you can always find a way to consistently motivate yourself. It can be as simple as skating to some music on my iPod or remembering that there is always someone else out there who is willing to put in that extra effort." -Maia Shibutani "I started off when I was 6 years old, and it was just something I did ... I never really had dreams like I have in this moment. [Wrestling] has provided me a voice. It's provided me financial stability. It's provided me an education. And these opportunities would have never happened if it wasn't for this sport that I chose. And I just really wish that young girls got to see this." -Adeline Gray |
AuthorHi, I'm Jenna and I'm a sports fan! I've been avidly watching sports since 2011 because I found that by watching sports, I would be able to communicate with my dad and brother better. Ever since I got into sports, I've been able to enjoy myself more when I go to sporting events with my family. Archives
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