I was sitting on the cold bleachers on the morning of my brother's first flag football game. I remember sitting next to my parents and watched my brother Derek as he would blow past the defensive line and sack the quarterback several times throughout the game. It was inspiring to see my brother do so well at this sport that I didn't know much about at the time. Derek is my older brother who was a great athlete at a young age. This was one of the first sporting events that I have ever been to, and it was one that I will never forget. That game had a huge impact on the way I looked at sports for the rest of my life.
After I saw how much success and excitement my brother got from playing this sport made me want to start playing right away. From that day on I was involved in every sport that I could think of. Growing up I have played football, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, racket ball, and many more. These sports weren't just a hobby to me, they were a lifestyle; Everyday I woke up and thought about what sport I wanted to play that day or how I could get better at that sport.
My brother Derek has always made a big impact on my life, but seeing him succeed in sports has made me want to follow in his footsteps. I never thought that after attending my brothers flag football game that sports would make such a huge impact on my life. But I am forever thankful for my brother introducing me to one of the things that I love the most to this day...SPORTS!
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