"When you look at it and you've never skated before, the track can be intimidating. It's still intimidating to me to a certain extent, so I knew once [my daughter] started and once she could see herself progressing, it would build her self-esteem and self-confidence. It's really liberating." -Shanquana Morgan "In the beginning of the season, during the fall, I sat in front of my locker and just prayed. I was like, 'God, I just want to make it to the very last day. I want to play every last game that I can, every game possible,' and I got it. I mean, the team was good enough to win." -Emily Carosone "Our mantra for the year was 'team,'. We lost some really good seniors, and we weren't going to let that defeat us. I think this team really took that upon themselves to prove to the nation that we can do it without those big names." -Erin Miller "I'll never forget it, I was standing on the baseline, and the ball went out of bounds and I made the call. And this guy says, 'Lady, you couldn't call a cab in the rain.' I turned around and said, 'You can sit here and say whatever you want, because that's the most creative thing I've heard.'" -June Courteau "I am so thankful that I did not listen to the psychic hotline that I called when I was struggling with the [college] decision. I did that; I hate to admit it. But they told me to go to UConn." -Jackie Stiles "To that first crew at Norman [High school] who got the 24-year-old version of me: Bless your hearts, you're the true heroes." -Sherri Coale "I was like, 'I have a lot in the tank, let me kick it from here,'. So I just tried to swing my arms. I started passing people and I was like, 'Yes, this is where the training is paying off.' " -Kendell Williams "I thought [my assistant coach] was a little crazy. I thought being an All-American would be an amazing feat. But he believed in me this whole time and pushed me." -Courtney Frerichs “I fell in love with the round ball when I was just able to walk. It is a gift, it was my salvation.” -Jackie Mattson Baumgart "The basketball court, however, became my refuge. As an athlete, I created a sliver of space for myself to exist as I truly wanted. My masculinity morphed into athletic performance, ghettoizing a portion of my soul to the baggy shorts I gently sagged, cut-off tees, and cocksure court swagger. I was Peter Pan and masculinity my shadow, and the only time I could sew myself together was when my shoes burned over hardwood." -Katie Barnes |
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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