IN OTHER WORDS

All season long you’ve been entertained by the writings of two of my players, Hayley and Lauren. It doesn’t take much to figure out the differences between the two of these young ladies. It’s evident in their perspectives and outlooks and even their writing styles. It’s the difference between being a senior, (Hayley), and well, being a freshman, (Lauren).

All year I’ve read Lauren’s diaries, and although they are very well written, I’m not really sure what she is trying to say. I’m afraid that in Lauren’s attempts to say the right thing, she’s not always saying the right thing. The world according to my young freshman writer always seems to be covered in an optimistic & auspicious film. I applaud Lauren’s attempts to spare us from the sometimes, harsh reality of being a D1 freshman athlete but the truth is, sometimes its hard being a D1 freshman athlete, especially in a growing & building program like ours. Although it’s important to focus on the positive, it’s equally important to maintain your credibility in the process. In other words, keep it real.

So on this one, I’ve decided to act as an interpreter and break down what the budding Maya Angelou maybe really wants to say but is hesitant to say it. I’m giving Lauren free reign to speak her mind…through me. I don’t proclaim to be a linguist but I do a pretty good job of reading between the lines. And to the best of my ability, this is what I’ve come up with.

 

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