“Jake, it will be okay, you can do this, go out there and score some goals.” She encouraged, then spoke again, “You can do it, dad and I both know you can, you just have to believe, remember when you told us you want to play for the Boston Bruins?” “Well If you put your mind to it and never give up, thrive to be the best and a good role model and leader you could be there one day, Imagine it, representing your favorite team, while living the dream.”
Age 16, State Championship game/ Class AA Varsity: “Well folks, with the Eagles up by 4 goals with 2 minutes left, it doesn't look like there much hope left for the Spartans, unless