Cholla Charger Network

By Maddelyn Lopez August 23, 2024

Now, more than ever, athletes always have someone that motivates them to continue working hard and not give up. The many requisites that come with participating in sports are sometimes tedious and discourages aspiring student athletes to not participate in sports. However, these days a lot of students want to participate. They have the one friend they want to join sports with, the person who always has their back, who motivates them, and with their words, make them follow their dreams. You can join any sport you will like to participate in by filling out the paperwork, getting your physical, and contacting the athletic director, Mr. Dean to see if you are eligible.

        A sophomore student athlete at Cholla High School, in her second year of tennis, Marialuz Lopez said; “In my opinion, tennis is the finest sport that Cholla offers, the community that is built by coach Mr. Jimenez and the students involved in the sport is one to last beyond graduation. You get to meet amazing people that share similar values and interests, like the way they prefer to play tennis, the same reasons that made us join tennis. Whoever is listening to this should join tennis.” “The sport is very fun and is most especially fun when you get to play against people.” Marialuz, talked about some effects the weather as caused on athletes; “It has been really difficult for athletes to keep pushing themselves to keep playing, since the weather has been really hot lately, making athletes get tired really easily. They start missing practices, it’s hard for them to focus, and their body starts changing, which makes their muscles less stronger.  “ 

           A senior student athlete, Ivan Gonzales, in his 2nd year of tennis said, “Tennis is fun, I enjoy having some time with my friends. The coach is cool and trains us in an excellent way.” Ivan picked this sport to gain a lot of skills, be better at tennis, and gain training for his body. He is also in his 2nd year of soccer; last year he was in the JV team, but over time thanks to the different kind of sports he has been doing, he gained a lot of skills and got better himself. “This year I will prepare myself more and be better at tennis, and any other sport I join.” Sports have helped him clear his mind, become less stressed, have more fun, spend more time with his friends, and make a lot of good memories. “My friends motivate me.” He keeps going, and working harder, because he has his friends as his motivation.

          We all have the one friend that always makes our day, and has a smile on your face, with their jokes, the way they act. This is a junior student athlete on Varsity for tennis, Keyra Valenzuela; “When it comes to playing this sport, it makes me feel really comfortable, I can be myself, and during that process make others in the team feel comfortable too.“ Since the first day of tennis practices, Keyra has always been confident, and that helped her be comfortable around everyone on the team. “You get to spend time with your friends and eat FREE food.“ Everyone will receive the help they need to learn to play tennis, “Tennis helps you get so much better at having strong muscles, clears your mind, and gain more brain power. Tennis is fun to play. The coaches will literally guide you the whole time.“ “Be yourself, put that idea that YOU CAN, in your mind, don’t think negative, and you will be good and better at tennis.”