They Are Inspirations in the Eyes of Those Around Them

 To begin, let me tell you that there are 5 girls in the basketball world that I really look up to a lot! These people would include Amanda Farish, Kim Hemenway, Aubrey Mackintosh, Alli York, and Shelbi Everett. Amanda and Kim are former basketball coaches of mine. Mac and York are the sophmore coaches, although Mac might not come back next year and York wasn't here last year. She just barely got back. Mac leaving is really sad to think about, but I am really excited for York to start up again! Shelbi is like best friends with Mac and York, but she played for Brighton and graduated the year before I got in. Each of these girls are so awesome. Amanda, Kim, and Mac all played college ball. I have so many challenging things that come because of basketball. For example, like right now, I am in a shooting slump (hopefully just temporarily) and it tends to get me a little down. Or like during the season, it's really hard to find the time and energy to do homework and study for tests. Manda, Kim, and Mac, by there example, and by making it to the college level, always remind me that this is not impossible to do. I can do this and I can do it along with being one of the best. York just seems like a really cool person. I have only really texted her so far, but once basketball really starts, I'll be able to get to know her better. She has been through some tough situations, and has been able to get past them with a good attitude and spirit. I admire that. For Shelbi, I have also only really texted her, but she helped me get through a really tough time when I had really low self-esteem in basketball. She helped me be more confident in myself. She just cared, which was really nice. I know a lot of people care about me, but when the help comes from someone that knows what you're going through and know what it's like, it hits a little harder and the advice digs a little deeper. Each of these girls have great personalities, fun spirits, and caring hearts. I hope I can be like these girls when I grow up. They truly are amazing. I could talk forever on how cool these people are, so I better stop myself here. Besides, most of them probably think I'm a bit odd ha ha, but that's alright :D They still rock!