Tag: childhood stories from a female athlete
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Episode 2: Athletes and their homework
Childhood Stories from a Female Athlete Second semester of college I was taking six courses instead of the recommended four or the encouraged five. A few weeks earlier, before the end of my first semester, I quit the hockey team. The one that had helped me get into the school in the first place. To…
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Episode 1: Cool Down after Practice
Childhood Stories from a Female Athlete When I was seven years old, I played roller hockey. I was the only girl on a team full of boys from my town. I loved the sport. This kid, who I’ll call Thomas, was a natural player. Everything came easy for him. He could skate, stick handle, and…