"Love the game. Love the game for the pure joy of accomplishment.
Love the game for everything it can teach you about yourself.
Love the game for the feeling of belonging to a group that endeavours to always do its best.
Love the game for being part of a team whose members can't wait for you to do well.
Love the game for the challenge of working harder than you ever have before.
Love the game because you belong to a long line of outstanding players who have also loved it . . it is now your legacy.
Love the game so much that you pass on your love of the game to others.
And, the other athletes, seeing your dedication, your work ethic, your triumphs, your determination,
your sacrifice . . . will, because of you, love the game also.

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