Quote by Candace Parker

My dad was my first coach and drove me extremely hard from a very young age.

My dad was my first coach and drove me extremely hard from a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's father played a significant role in their early development as an athlete. It implies that the father acted as a coach and instilled a high level of discipline and dedication in the speaker. The phrase "drove me extremely hard" suggests that the father pushed the speaker relentlessly to excel in their chosen sport, potentially implying a demanding or intense training regimen. It highlights the impact of parental influence and the early shaping of the speaker's athletic aspirations and work ethic.

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By Candace Parker

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