More than teammates
Maya discovered her love of basketball in 1997 at the age of 8. That was the year the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) began holding games. The young girl watched WNBA star Cynthia Cooper play in the Olympics. Maya dreamed that she, too, could one day compete in the Olympics.
Three years later her mother, Kathryn, was offered a better job in North Carolina. Kathryn decided to make the move from Missouri because North Carolina provided greater basketball opportunities. Sadly, in under two months the company downsized, and Kathryn lost her job. She remembers, "It was a bad, bad time." Maya says the difficulties brought them closer, and she praises her mom. "She's more than a teammate. I know she's going to be on my side."
A winning partnership
About a year later, mother and daughter moved to Georgia, where Maya continued to play basketball. In high school she had the opportunity to play basketball against some of the nation's best players. The competition improved her skills. Maya led her team to 125 victories and three state championships. During this time, she was named the national player of the year twice.
Universities competed to recruit her for their women's basketball programs. Maya and her mother approached the college decision like they did everything, with careful consideration, Maya chose the University of Connecticut.
In her four years at the University of Connecticut, she led the school to a 150 and 4 record. After graduating in 2011, Maya was the first choice of the professional team the Minnesota Lynx. She rewarded them with the 2011 WNBA title and was named rookie of the year.
No wonder man call Maya one of the best to ever play the game! Maya was chosen to play on the 2012 U.S.A. Olympic basketball team. She and her teammates went on to win the gold medal
A winning partnership
About a year later, mother and daughter moved to Georgia, where Maya continued to play basketball. In high school she had the opportunity to play basketball against some of the nation's best players. The competition improved her skills. Maya led her team to 125 victories and three state championships. During this time, she was named the national player of the year twice.
Universities competed to recruit her for their women's basketball programs. Maya and her mother approached the college decision like they did everything, with careful consideration, Maya chose the University of Connecticut.
In her four years at the University of Connecticut, she led the school to a 150 and 4 record. After graduating in 2011, Maya was the first choice of the professional team the Minnesota Lynx. She rewarded them with the 2011 WNBA title and was named rookie of the year.
No wonder man call Maya one of the best to ever play the game! Maya was chosen to play on the 2012 U.S.A. Olympic basketball team. She and her teammates went on to win the gold medal
A giving nature
Though she found success in basketball, Maya cares about much more than just the game. Everyone agrees that she strives to show respect to her mother.
While in high school, Maya worked hard and was an honor student. She also spent much of her free time mentoring kids who needed help. She spent her days off taking children to amusement parks or feeding the hungry.
According to her high school coach Tracey Tipton Maya is motivated most by her belief in God. "She wants to make a difference in the lives of people around her." says Tipton. Maya offers young people the following suggestion. "Surround yourself with winners... Surround yourself with people who have good character.... And just work your hardest."
Those are wise words to live and win by!
Grammar Gym:
"Those are wise words to live and win by!"
"by" - how something is done. (依循）
Before the game begins, each player will be given the rules to play by.
All new employees must learn the work procedure that everyone has to go by.
Vocabulary Tips:
bed of roses - bed with full of roses, a very relax and ease life.用玫瑰铺出来的床，意即“称心如意的境况”。
*Marriage isn't always a bed of roses, it takes patience and perseverance.
*It is definitely no bed of roses to manage such a big staff.
association - associate with each other.协会。
*NBA - National Basketball Association.美国职篮联盟协会。
* Taiwan Visitors' Association.
associate -联盟。联合，使产生联系。
*People tend to associate entertainers with extravagant lifestyles.
opportunity / chance -机会
opportunity -（通常指好的）机会
chance -机会，指好的，也指坏的。不一定都是好事。
*This homestay program gives students opportunities to study abroad.
downsize -缩小范围，减缩，减小规模。
down -向下，往下。
size -大小，尺码。
*The company's stock price dropped 5% when the president announced the decision to downsize.
*Once their children leave home, many couples downsize from a big house to something smaller.
teammate - someone else in your team.
hold - carry things with your hand, but here is " you have a game or party going".
partnership -someone work with you and has same level and same burden and same responsibilities.合作关系，合伙关系。
*The partnership between these two companies brought in a great profit.
go into partnership with someone -和某个对象合伙。
*Lawrence went into partnership with his college pal.
championship - game for gaining the winning title.冠军的称号，冠军的头衔。
*The two teams will fight for the NFL championship tonight.
championship / champion :
championship -冠军的头衔
champion - the winner. 个到优胜冠军的人。
*The champion will take home a brand new car.
approach -对待或是着手处理的。
*We'd better approach this sensitive matter with great tact. 。最好是要很有技巧的处理对待这敏感事件。
approach -接近。
*The police approached the stolen car carefully.
consideration -仔细考虑，斟酌
*We have to take into consideration the benefits for our kids when making the decision.仔细斟酌考量。
consideration - 体谅。
*Ted shows no consideration for others.
considerate person - person who is very kind and care for others.
rookie - not having experience, usually refer to the first year of high school or college.
of the year / of the month / of the week - show appreciation to someone for that year/month/week.
lead something to - led something to..., or led people to, let the situation to ...
WNBA - 美职业女篮联盟协会。
honor student - outstanding student. 模范生。"honor"- 荣誉
*Simon not only is an honor student, he also plays in the band.
honor roll- 模范生的名单或行列。
*Peter's name always appears on the honor roll.
mentor (n)- a person who help you and give you advise.
*My coach is my mentor. He taught me how to be strong and confident.
mentor (v)- help and give advise.
*The professor has mentored many young doctors.
motivate (v)- cause you to do something or be one of them. try to do something.给与动机，激励。
*I am greatly motivated by Ang Lee's accomplishments.
motivation (n) -动机，动力。
*The kid lacks the motivation to excel. 追求卓越的动机（力）
surround -all around you, not just on your sides or front and back.包围，围绕。
*As soon as they appeared in the airport, the band was surrounded by fans.
surrounding - the area near by.周遭的，附近的。
*The surrounding area of the mansion is protected by a security system.
go on to something - to continue in something which has already being good. to fulfill the dream.
nature (n) - mountain, river, tree flower etc. here refer to "born with some kind of character. 大自然。天生本性，天然性格。
friendly nature, giving nature.
*It's not his nature to be late. (he always on time)
strive - not easy, work hard to..努力
amusement park -游乐园。 amusement (n) -娱乐，乐趣，快乐可笑滑稽好玩。
partnership -someone work with you and has same level and same burden and same responsibilities.合作关系，合伙关系。
*The partnership between these two companies brought in a great profit.
go into partnership with someone -和某个对象合伙。
*Lawrence went into partnership with his college pal.
championship - game for gaining the winning title.冠军的称号，冠军的头衔。
*The two teams will fight for the NFL championship tonight.
championship / champion :
championship -冠军的头衔
champion - the winner. 个到优胜冠军的人。
*The champion will take home a brand new car.
approach -对待或是着手处理的。
*We'd better approach this sensitive matter with great tact. 。最好是要很有技巧的处理对待这敏感事件。
approach -接近。
*The police approached the stolen car carefully.
consideration -仔细考虑，斟酌
*We have to take into consideration the benefits for our kids when making the decision.仔细斟酌考量。
consideration - 体谅。
*Ted shows no consideration for others.
considerate person - person who is very kind and care for others.
rookie - not having experience, usually refer to the first year of high school or college.
of the year / of the month / of the week - show appreciation to someone for that year/month/week.
lead something to - led something to..., or led people to, let the situation to ...
WNBA - 美职业女篮联盟协会。
honor student - outstanding student. 模范生。"honor"- 荣誉
*Simon not only is an honor student, he also plays in the band.
honor roll- 模范生的名单或行列。
*Peter's name always appears on the honor roll.
mentor (n)- a person who help you and give you advise.
*My coach is my mentor. He taught me how to be strong and confident.
mentor (v)- help and give advise.
*The professor has mentored many young doctors.
motivate (v)- cause you to do something or be one of them. try to do something.给与动机，激励。
*I am greatly motivated by Ang Lee's accomplishments.
motivation (n) -动机，动力。
*The kid lacks the motivation to excel. 追求卓越的动机（力）
surround -all around you, not just on your sides or front and back.包围，围绕。
*As soon as they appeared in the airport, the band was surrounded by fans.
surrounding - the area near by.周遭的，附近的。
*The surrounding area of the mansion is protected by a security system.
go on to something - to continue in something which has already being good. to fulfill the dream.
nature (n) - mountain, river, tree flower etc. here refer to "born with some kind of character. 大自然。天生本性，天然性格。
friendly nature, giving nature.
*It's not his nature to be late. (he always on time)
strive - not easy, work hard to..努力
amusement park -游乐园。 amusement (n) -娱乐，乐趣，快乐可笑滑稽好玩。
Language Tips:
be on my side -站在我这边，支持我的。
I'm in your corner -站在你的角落，支持你。（拳击比赛中，站在一起对付共同的敌人。）
I got your back -我会帮你注意你的背后，意即“我来，我会掩护你，支持你，做你的后盾。“
I've got you covered.-我已替你付了钱；我会罩着你；或是我已照应了，支持你。
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vertical leap -从一个半蹲的姿势直接的向上弹跳。（要求球员有快速弹跳的爆发力）
quick muscle reflex -快速肌肉反射。
peripheral vision -周边视力。（眼睛所看到的中心视野之外的东西）
peripheral -周边,周围。
vision -视力
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muscle memory -practice more and more until it become a part of your body muscle , without thinking your body and your muscle can perform the work. 经常练习，直到它成为你自身肌肉的一部分， 如骑脚踏车，弹琴，画画，投篮等，不需思考，自然就表现出来了。
perfect practice makes perfect.-一般说来是practice makes perfect. 但是若是没有正确合宜的练习，是无法达到完美的。，要注意正确合宜的练习，久了才能达到完美无误的表现。
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Maya Moor suggestion: "Surround yourself with winners... Surround yourself with people who have good character.... And just work your hardest."
Those are wise words to live and win by! 会让我们变得更好。
vertical leap -从一个半蹲的姿势直接的向上弹跳。（要求球员有快速弹跳的爆发力）
quick muscle reflex -快速肌肉反射。
peripheral vision -周边视力。（眼睛所看到的中心视野之外的东西）
peripheral -周边,周围。
vision -视力
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muscle memory -practice more and more until it become a part of your body muscle , without thinking your body and your muscle can perform the work. 经常练习，直到它成为你自身肌肉的一部分， 如骑脚踏车，弹琴，画画，投篮等，不需思考，自然就表现出来了。
perfect practice makes perfect.-一般说来是practice makes perfect. 但是若是没有正确合宜的练习，是无法达到完美的。，要注意正确合宜的练习，久了才能达到完美无误的表现。
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Maya Moor suggestion: "Surround yourself with winners... Surround yourself with people who have good character.... And just work your hardest."
Those are wise words to live and win by! 会让我们变得更好。
Taking note of study "Studio Classroom"
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