So my sport isn't like Football or Lacrosse. You wouldn't think it to be intense, but easy-going and girly. In fact, tennis is VERY intense. Have you ever seen the sweat and tears of a never-ending game where every point matters? Have you ever seen girls fighting with all their strength to win? Not letting a mere point get away? Tennis isn't about how well you hit the ball. (I mean it is) but at the same time it is a completely mental game. To play you must have confidence in yourself and others. You have to be able to trust yourself and stay calm to be able to beat the person with whom you're playing (singles). And in doubles you have to trust your partner to help you carry the team, because it is not just you playing them. It's both of you against them. However, mainly believing in yourself and your ability is the key to playing well.
-giulia
Rowing is a strange sport to some people. Since it is very time-consuming and a bit elitist, many people have no idea what kind of a sport it really is. It is probably one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports out there, with workouts being up to an hour and a half without stopping, pulling your guts out with every stroke. But this isn't just an arm workout, with all major muscle groups being engaged, and it's not just the physical rewards that make crew a great sport. You make lifelong friends by getting through things like early Saturday morning practices and six kilometer tests together. Crew is a great sport, and has really taught me volumes about myself as well as how to work together with many different types of people.
-claire
