“Believe in yourself.
Even when no one else does.”
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~ Elizabeth ~
“Ready?” Coach Denmark asked.
I nodded as he handed me the ball. My heartbeat picked up as I walked to the middle of the court, feeling every pair of eyes on me. They watched curiously, probably wondering what I was about to do.
I bounced the ball—slowly, gently—letting the thud echo through the arena. It was like music. I allowed myself to connect with it, to feel every sound.
“You’re a baller,” Elezer’s words rang in my ears—words she had said years ago before a major competition. “Get lost to the world around you and focus on what’s within your control… which is your ball.”
I closed my eyes. I imagined the ball bouncing, my hands guiding it, controlling it.
“Now open your eyes and focus on the basket,” Elezer
