I wake up every morning and there isn't one inch on my body that doesn't hurt. But that is the price I payed when I decided to play football.
I have broke my wrist, tore my MCL, had concussions, and most recently tore my labrum in my right shoulder. These things bother me every day and don't get me wrong I love football but I am afraid for my future. I want to be able to walk or exercise when I'm older or even be able to move. I want to be able to be active with my kids and not have my brain turn to mush and forget past events. When I think about it, it is crazy what I sacrifice for the game of football, and it's only Division 3. The time I have put into it, what I've put my body through, and the sacrifice I've made being away from my family. But with all these sacrifices come great payments. I have won two conference championships, which many people won't ever have or even know the feeling. But most importantly I have adopted hundreds of family members with the Tiger football family. Alumni, and my present team mates that I have now. And I am grateful for them and the opportunities that they have presented to me or will in the future. I just hope my health doesn't get in the way of it.
I have had the same thoughts Mike, but in reference to volleyball of course. It is crazy to think about the amount of time athletes spend devoted to their respective sport. I mean, I have been committed to volleyball practically year round since the age of 8. But like you said, with the sacrifices made come great rewards. I would not take back any of the years I spent playing volleyball or the bruises/injuries that resulted; and there were plenty of them haha. Good Luck this weekend!! I hope you guys do well in the tournament!!
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