I was born into a family that loves sports. That love for sports that my parents had rubbed off on me. As a family, we would watch football, basketball, baseball, and the Olympics together. I learned a lot of what I know today because I watch sports with my family. I learned the rules, the positions, the trading of players, the draft, and so much more.
My love for sports grew, and I started playing sports as I got older. I joined every sport that I could; softball, swim team, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track.
In high school, My love for sports didn't change, and I played the sports that I loved to play. I started to go to games at my high school, at the college level, and professional level. I love it all. The game, the competition of it all, the team spirit, the music, the chants, the food. Everything.
And yes, I do understand sports. I know that there are five players on the court for each team at one time for basketball. I know how much a touchdown is worth, and I know how much a field goal is worth. I know that softball has up to 7 innings while baseball has up to 9 Innings. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.
But if I'm honest, there are some sports that I know better than other sports. For example, I know a lot about football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, track, baseball, and softball. But there are sports like hockey and tennis that I know some of the game, but I have a lot to learn when it comes to sports like those two.
Overall, I grew up with the love of sports that came from my family, and I understand a lot when it comes to sports. Just because I'm a girl, doesn't mean that I don't know anything about sports, or pretend to like them to impress somebody. I like sports because I like sports. It's a simple as that.
So, please stop assuming that I don't like sports, or that I don't understand sports based on my gender because when it comes to most sports I don't need someone to explain the game to me. And for the sports that I'm not really familiar with, which the list is very small, don't talk down to me and make me feel bad for not understanding. Because you wouldn't want someone to do that to you.
