Transcript
Today, I am getting the opportunity to play in a tournament. I want to practice my gratitude when I am out on the court. Every set, every game, and every point is an opportunity. I will play with full intensity every point because I know that every point matters. I anticipate being a little physically fatigued, so I will make sure to see everything as an opportunity and a gift. It is not a burden; I am getting to competitively play the sport I love!
I have an obligation to my parents and coaches to play how I have been training. I will be confident because I have proven to myself I can play at a high level like this. I will remind myself that today is still nothing more than a learning opportunity. There is nothing that is riding on this match, so I have no reason to be nervous.
My coaching voice will remind me that enjoyment is what makes playing well possible for me. I am playing the sport I love. This is not a job, it's fun.