I am a high school athlete.
I don't play for money.
I don't make a million dollars
Every time I sink the shot
Or score the goal.
I play because I can.

I am a high school athlete.
I don't play for glory.
I don't always get my name in the paper
Every time I steal the ball
Or block a shot.
I play because I love the game.

I am a high school athlete.
I don't play for the crowd.
I don't wait for applause
When I win a ground-ball
Or complete the double team.
I play because it gives me fulfillment.

I am a high school athlete.
I don't play for other people.
I don't care what my friends think
When I hold my own in a 1v1
Or stop a breakaway shot.
I play for myself.

I am a high school athlete.
I play for pride and honor.
I play for integrity and courage.
I play for strength and stamina.
I play to know that I worked as hard as I could.
And then Harder.

I am a high school athlete.
I am a champion.