Yet, most people questioned, myself included, how could someone so small in stature accomplish a goal this large? I was first introduced to the game of softball at a young age, and I was absolutely inept at the game. Ball after ball would pass by me, while I just played in the outfield; however, I never bothered to rush after the ball. I instead was content to pick dandelions. Upon beginning junior high school, I …show more content…
I entered high school with a chip on my shoulder, bitter from being the smallest and being disregarded by my classmates. This perceived injustice drove me to work extremely hard. Night after night, I would be in the basement working on my swing, wanting to prove my worth to everyone. After months of practicing, my softball skills were starting to progress, and I was finally starting to grow. I then began to experience success on the softball field as well.
Later in my high school career, now bigger and stronger, I tried out for an elite summer softball team. My new coach was unlike any coach I had had before. He would scream in my face, and point out my flaws in front of the entire team. However, most importantly, he challenged me to grow as a person and to confront my biggest fear, which is failure. He pushed me to my limits, making me want to quit and wishing I had never played the game. Despite these challenges, I persevered and became mentally and physically