Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a powerful word. By definition it means, " the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone." As an athlete, when I hear the word sacrifice, my mind immediately thinks of hard work, dedication, and desire. I think of the time and effort that coaches and players put in to the sport they love and the people they love to be around. Athletes sacrifice their bodies, their social agendas, their sleep, and their time... all to make themselves the best they can be. I think of Caroline Doty, #5, who just graduated from UCONN and played basketball their for 5 years. She sacrificed so much to play the sport she loved. She even sacrificed the possibility of never playing again, by getting out on the court before her ACL recovery was complete. That's how much she loved(s) the game and her team. As an athlete, if you're not willing to sacrifice a little part of your life for your team then yo...