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The Huron Baseball/Softball Program has meant more to me than I ever imagined it would when I first started playing softball. Softball has become more than a sport to me, as it has become a way for me to meet a lot of amazing people and stay involved in the community. I have been involved in the program for around 7 years, as I joined my first team in 2009. Through the past seven years I have come to realize that the Huron Baseball/Softball Program has built me into the person I am today. Without the program I never would have met my outstanding coaches, such as Mike Everman, Jay Clevenger, and Abbey Cook, who have taught me more than just about the game of softball. These coaches have taught me about the value of being a team player, what …show more content…
This life lesson is one that can be heard by someone almost everyday, but never truly achieved. This lesson is simple, but at the same time one of the most complex; never give up on yourself or those around you. As I watched my team and myself struggle over the season I realized that Coach Everman refused to give up on us or himself, as he was determined for us to get as many wins as we could. I remember a point doing a game my Freshman year where I was sick and tired of striking out and just wanted one hit to help out my team. That same game with two outs and bases loaded, Coach Everman approached me and told me that he believed in me and that he didn’t want anyone else batting for him at that time. I took what he said to heart and realized that if he could believe in me, then I could believe in myself. I got a single on that play and was able to score in a run to help us win the game. Since that day I have refused to look down on myself or others struggling around me.
The Huron Baseball/Softball Program has exposed me to the amazing and unforgettable environment of a softball game. I feel that softball has allowed me to come out of my comfort zone and communicate with those around me better than ever before. Between summer ball and some Sunday biddy sessions with the younger kids in the program,

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