Protect Your Love for the Game

“My advice to young athletes is simple: don’t let anyone steal your love for the game.

If you truly love what you do, protect it. I’ve seen too many athletes fall out

of love because of a coach, a teammate, or outside pressure. And that’s the mistake

— giving other people control over your passion. This journey is yours.

Not theirs. So keep your head down. Stop comparing yourself. Don’t look left.

Don’t look right. Just keep working. If you stay consistent, if you keep grinding, good things will

happen — not on someone else’s timeline, but exactly when they’re supposed

to. Trust the process. Protect your joy. And keep going.”