Jesuit High School Lacrosse Team

My experience last year on the Jesuit High School lacrosse team is a constant reminder that hard work really does pay off. I had decided to try out for the varsity team, and in doing so I would be the youngest player on the team if I made it. However, after a week of tryouts, I was demoted to the junior varsity team. At the time, I thought my chances of playing four years of varsity lacrosse were over; but I was sorely mistaken. After being cut from the varsity team, I decided to make the most of my junior varsity experience by working to be one of the team’s standout players. I ran every day and worked on my throwing and catching constantly.
When the first game of the season came around, I knew I was adequately prepared to perform to the best of my abilities. I finished the game with two goals and three
The end of the season approached, and I was one of the team leaders in both goals and assists; but one question still lingered in the back of my mind: Why was I cut from the varsity team?
As we entered the last week of practice, I wanted relish what I thought would be the last few moments of the season. The varsity head coach was present at the last day of practice, and I was surprised when he pulled me aside during a drill. He told me that he had noticed my success during the season, and he wanted me to join the varsity team; for the varsity team still had two weeks of practice left before the state tournament. I held in my excitement and accepted his offer.
Upon my arrival to my first varsity practice, I immediately noticed an increased amount of intensity and focus. I knew I would have to work even harder to keep up with the bigger and stronger players. After a week of varsity practice, however, I felt accepted on the team. The team had a solid week of practice, and we were prepared to take