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Competitiveness matters. 

The ten year-old had her softball uniform on going out the door. "You're going out to play softball?" "No, Daddy, I'm going out to win."

Wanting to win, hitting the floor, taking a big swing in the right situation separates exceptional and ordinary players. 

Coach Shawanda Brown exhorted her players guarding the ball, "don't back down!" 

Great players and great teams constantly apply pressure. Generally, the more aggressive team wins. 

Be hungry for success.