When I tried out for the football team during the summer before the 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a 1 sport, at times almost painful, and practices really 2 a team's physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment(投入), I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless3.
In the first year, I played on the defensive line(防线). This was an amazing4that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited(禁止)from any physical activities for six months. After going5a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my6time.
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive lineman on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the 7of the Most Valuable Player.
8, my skills in football do not magically (神奇地)extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 9. Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.
10life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 11the strict training program to build strength and improve flexibility in my12. After an eight- month recovery, I was back out on the field playing football, the sport I13.
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson:14and commitment make what seems impossible15. This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life.
