A real athlete is something more
than a kid in a jersey.

They never regret an injury, but push through it.
They keep fighting until the clock runs out.
They know their plays like the back of their hand.
They're the first ones to practice, and the last to leave.
They don't settle for losing.
They work not for themselves, but for the team.
They don't blame a loss on the refs, their coach or teammates, but think how they can get them next time.
They constantly think of how to make themselves better.
They treat every practice like a game.
They never say "I can't."
They respect their coach, no matter how much they can't stand them.
They know that in the end, all the sweat and hardwork will be worth it.
They never, ever give up.
They take criticism, and learn from it.