I started at Midtown in the summer of 2006.  I was very excited and at the same time very nervous.  I was a new student and had no friends that attended the program. 

I was not very good at sports.  Actually, I had no coordination or even a concept of how to play football, basketball, or soccer.

I will use the game of basketball as my example.  I had no clue what double dribbling was, or rebounding.  I was making passed to the wrong team.  I remember being very frustrated and wanting to quit...but I did not give up.

I watched how nmy teammates practiced and made an effort to try and make baskets for my team.  I would fall, even trip on my own feet, but I naver gave up.

At the end of the summer program, I was awarded the "Most Improved Player" medal at Midtown.  I love sports now and I am very excited about the ones in high school that I will play."