Instant Access To 100,000+ Essays!

Sometimes one has to sit down and stare in awe. Michael Jordans game winning jumpshot over Byron Russell in game six of the finals. Tiger Woods sinking an eighteen foot shot to save par. John Elway jumping over Packer linebackers in the Super Bowl as he rides off into the sunset. The life of a sports star is glamorous and thrilling, and millions of people believe they can live the dream, and become the next great American legend. All sports fans gasp at the thought of leading their team to gridiron glory. Just ask the little league dads who fight with the umpires in the parking lot of the park over a bad call to his son. Face it, your son is not the next Nolan Ryan, your born with it, its a natural gift. Have you been to a schoolyard lately? Seen how some kids dominate others at kickball? Like all other special skills, some got it, some dont.The level at which world class athletes are performing today has greatly increased and the competition to become number one has never been so tough. But, in order to become a successful athlete, one must train, have talent, and have a physique that corresponds to their particular sport. Aside from the propaganda perspective, the magazines, chunky soup commercials, and million dollar n