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    When I was six years old, I played on my first baseball team. That’s when I fell in love with the sport. Until I was eighteen my life revolved around sports. While in Middle school I started playing football and basketball. From the time I was ten I played sports year-round. When one sport season ended another started for me.  I played not only for the love of the games but for the competitiveness and the happiness that winning brought me. Most athletes probably will not admit that, but I will, winning was and is important. Loosing wasn’t an option for me and because of that I never walked off a field or court without knowing I gave everything I had and did my absolute best.  That was very important to me. Playing sports, I made great, life-long friends. Being part of team taught me how to work with a group of people, being part of an organization and how to fight through adversity.  High school sports put a lot of pressure on athletes to do well, especially male athletes.   Friday nights in the fall and I knew everyone was counting on me and my teammates. Many years of playing sports and being coached by some good and some not so good coaches showed me what I want to do with my life. Being a coach has long been a goal of mine.  I want to help kids learn about sports and to become a great athlete's.  Every coach I've ever had has had a significant impact on my life. I plan on getting a Physical Education degree and to coach because I want to make a positive difference in the lives of my students and athletes.