“Football, Julia?” by Julia E., Roslyn, NY I always loved the first day of school. Everything was so new - the teachers, the classrooms, the binders. Everyone was trying out for a sport - cross-country, tennis, soccer, or football. My best friend Lizzy and I decided we would try out for the football team ... Continue...
Adrenaline by Mike M., Virginia Beach, VA The sweat trickles down my forehead 33 seconds before the referee blows the whistle. When I walk toward the line, I look directly into my opponent’s eyes. He looks back into mine. He sees that I am a man who doesn’t like to procrastinate ... Continue...
An Athlete’s Attack by Kainath A., Suffern, NY “Go, go, go. Faster. Stop dogging it. Kainath Ahsan, run!” I heard the alarmingly loud voices of my coaches piercing my eardrums like a sharp object cutting my skin ... Continue...
Identity by Kayla S., Reno, NV Until a month ago, if you had asked who I was, I would have told you proudly, “I’m Kayla, and I’m a gymnast.” Gymnastics was my life, the core of my being, my identity. And I gave it up.
Gymnastics clubs have a certain atmosphere about them ... Continue...
Ouch by Ben W., Chester, OH I hear a noise. It is getting louder and louder with each second. My legs go numb. I quickly turn my head and realize I am about to be run over. Coming right toward me is a linebacker who is at least twice my size ... Continue...
Without a Splash by Lauren C., Columbia, MO I know I am up. To have the announcer remind me is a bit unnecessary. “Lauren, Mizzou, 105C. Front two and one half tuck. 2.4 ... Continue...
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