I was told I wasn’t good enough to play

I sat quietly and watched others play, wishing I could play too

Did I quit? No…

I attended training clinics, listened to coaches and tried to improve on my weaknesses

I learned the fundamentals of different positions

I learned how to pitch, improved on my batting

I supported friends and siblings

             I continued to work hard so when given a chance, maybe I can play too, one day

My friends were going to try-out for SPFast and they encouraged me (as I had encouraged them when they played).

With doubt of failure again in my mind, I decided to try-out

I tried my best, hustled and had fun, but thought I came up short once again 

I came home from school, received an email from the coach that read…

Welcome to the Team!

I AM SPFAST...No one can take that away from me, I EARNED it!!!

The video shows Heather Dorniden falling and still winning the 600-meter race in the 2008 Big Ten Indoor Track Championships.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ4GjqNT-l4