In order to fully explain, i'm going to start at the beginning. For me, the beginning was when i was 12, just starting the 7th grade. A new school and new people. volleyball tryouts were after school, and i had never played. So i went; i was tall for my age so i made the team. the first year i was not good. it makes me wonder why i ever went on to the second year. but for some reason i did. and for that i'm thankful.