Memory Lane

I played basketball as a small child. My dad wanted me to know how to play sports because he expected me to receive a scholarship to a college for sports, not knowing at the time how smart or not smart I'd be. Now, since all the dust has settled, I likely won't earn a scholarship and that's a story for another time. I feel like basketball taught some valuable life lessons. For example, it taught me how to somewhat defend myself. I'm 5 foot 10 so I play center, I may be tall but other eighth graders who I play against can be 6 foot and some as tall as 6 foot 3 and quite a bit stronger than I am. Out-rebounding these players is quite a task, but if I get a big jump and keep firm I can get the ball. Also it taught me sportsmanship which as we all know is a key lesson not just in sports but in life. It teaches you how to interact with others whether they like you or hate you. It also taught me team building skills.