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How Has Football Impacted My Life
One of the most impactful experiences that have made me who I am today is taking part in the game of Football. The game of football has allowed my life to become more enjoyable and exciting for three reasons. One reason football has been so impactful on my life is due to all the great relationships I have gotten out of it. Whether engaging in two a days in 85 degree heat or coming off a painful loss; the friends I have made from football have helped all of us to stick together and support one another. Secondly, football has been so impactful on my life due to the lessons the sport teaches someone about life. Every season, football coaches reiterate how cheating oneself during workouts or not giving one hundred and ten percent only

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