Multi-Genre+Essay+Zero+Draft

Wanted: Mentally tough minded females. Rough around the edges. Must not be afraid to get cuts, bruises, and beat up all over. Must possess an indomitable will, slightly arrogant manner, and motivation that is highly contagious. Must have a strong passion for the game of basketball with multiple years of experience. Must be fully committed, hard working, and form trust amongst a group of teammates. Must want to destroy opponents, dominate competition, and want to be a part of a strong team bond. Player must never be satisfied with oneself; therefore always pushing to strengthen every aspect of the game. Must want to create strong bonds with teammates and always be there for one another. May never have the urge to give in or give up to anyone or anything. Player must know how to push their teammates, but also know when and how to praise teammates too. Player must want to live and breathe the game of basketball.

Recipe for a perfect teammate/ player 5 cups of commitment 3 T of pain tolerance 3 cups of hard work 3 T of mental toughness 3 1-2 cups of trust 2 T of communication 4 cups of motivation 1 ½ T fun 2 cups of strength 1 T of Bruises 2 1-2 cups of passion 1 T chaos mind behavior (defensive purposes) 1 cup of leadership ½ T temper

How to manage wounds/ discomforts during the opening week 1. Always have ice waiting- you will have more muscles sore than you thought existed 2. Prepare to tell people that you are not abused, the bruises all over are normal 3. Your body will slowly feel like it doesn't operate anymore- do not panic 4. Keep pickle juice handy- this will keep leg cramps to a minimum and will help sleeping without interruption 5. Have someone on speed dial- you are going to need moral support after being physically demanded for continuous hours 6. Pack multiple articles of clothing, teammates forget things and you will not want to have to run for stupid mistakes 7. Warn people of the odor that follows you; make sure they know this is a scent of hard work, and it can wash away 8. There will be moments where you feel like you can do nothing right- bend down and tie your shoe to build confidence 9. be ready to fight others for food; do not be worried when you eat twenty times as much as you used to in one meal ; this is normal 10. Prepare yourself for feeling like a failure, the first week of practice always makes you want to give up on life

Walking through the halls, presence of something is in the air It’s a motivation - actually wanting to be there. Fifteen other girls, all match to represent as one Preparation for later that night- hoping to get the job done. Countless thoughts pull as distractions in class Math, chemistry, and history appear as our opponent as we see time pass School is out- its already time to prepare We are all one unit, you can see it by what we wear Each of us representing a part with a different braid in our hair. Out on the court our music is getting loud letting people know we are coming – trying to warn the crowd. Uniforms on; one by one we enter the floor Energy, passion, and focus ready to pour One final motivational talk from a coach to get us bursting at the seams One by one the starters are called- it’s time to live the dream Last call the tighten up your laces Stare down opponents with a fiery look on our faces Game time is here; time to show what we are made of It is finally time to show everyone how WE do what we love.

Tips: 1. May want to seek a counselor due to the feeling of a sever loss in life without the game of basketball. 2. Make sure that you still find time to play pickup games and watch as much basketball as possible.

The season is finally over. For some there is another year, as for others, basketball has terminated forever. Looking back on the season, hard work was the center the game. There was never a moment where more effort could have been exerted, and it was fun to play with a group of girls that always played as one unit. The power of a team can do some amazing things. Seeing each teammate in the halls at school dressed alike and all focused on the game from the first step into the school building. During the school day, everything was like basketball. Chemistry formulas suddenly became chemicals to hurt your opponent with, math looked like x's and o's that coaches drew; English was nonexistent because brains were focused on the game, and nothing else mattered. The game was truly something my team lived for. Through all the ups and downs the season still has to come to a close. As the tears rolled down our faces, I said goodbye to my team and to my game. Words will never be strong enough to express my passion for the game of basketball. A competitor at heart, motivator, and a leader for my team it all makes the season worthwhile. I’m going to miss the emotions tied to the game of basketball. The hurt in your body after a long game, the stiffness in your muscles when you climb out of bed, the burning in your stomach because you are so hungry, and the hurt when you can't accomplish when you have an off night with your teammates .These basketball emotions make this game- they make it unforgettable.