Most athletes live for the big moments: the screaming crowd and excited fans, the shining lights and packed-out gyms. They want the spotlight. However, the athletes that coaches dream of having on their...

The alarm blares at 5 a.m., marking the start of the day for Texas High’s early-rising cross-country runners. She laces her running shoes and prepares for another long, taxing practice. Freshman Gracie...

Coaches look for athletes who they know will give their all, no matter the day or how they might be feeling. They want someone who will lead the team daily, without having to be asked or prompted to do...

All athletes live for the big moments: the game-winning touchdown, the buzzer-beating shot, or maybe a diving catch.  They strive for success under the lights in front of the screaming crowds, but...

When she walks onto the field, nothing else matters. The world outside the fence fades into the background, and all that's left is the dirt, the chalk and a bright yellow ball. “When I step out onto...

The squeaking of basketball shoes against a wooden floor and the bounces of the ball echo throughout the gym. The roar of the crowd fades into the background as she prepares for what could be her final...

The cooling breeze sweeps through the yard and catches the falling autumn leaves to create a heap. Standing at one end of the field is a young boy, eagerly awaiting his cousin’s signal. With his cousin’s...