... skills. It is in this stage of life that the amateur sports player makes decisions about his future, and whether or not he wants to pursue his pastime as his profession. All along the way, the professional players of Pittsburgh offer themselves as role models, encouraging the high school athlete to reach for his dreams, through their outstanding gameplay, community works ... . The young athlete observes these qualities, and looks up to the player with increased gusto for his ease in facing adversity, his control over his temprament, his all-around positive personality traits that make hi...

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