Response on Upfront Magazine- The natural

In the article "The Natural" by Mike Tierny is about a young man that has committed to a goal that he loves. Zach Hodskins was born with out a left arm. He loves basketball and his many disabilities wont stop him from playing.  Hodskins didn't give up, he started playing basketball at age 5 with his father in the driveway. After that he was hooked to basketball. It wasn't easy for him to play, it took lots of practice.  He played on his highschool team and wasn't bad. He is 6'4 and has amazing abilities that he can do with only oone hand.

It wasn't easy for him to play and many people had doubted him. To the people who had doubted him he said, "Just watch."For every pick-up game captain  who didnt choose him". This motivated him to work harder and prove that he can go far.   His father always told him, "Dial it back, You don't have to prove yourself everyday". Zach's family had found two basketball coaches who helped him on his moves. Crossovers and dribbling moves. Hodskins didn't receive a scholarship but he did make the team. Coach Billy Donovan told Hodskins"... you're an inspiration, but you're here because you're a good basketball player".

Zach Hodskins is open with his disability. Most people hide it under there clothing to hide it. Hodskins said "I've never had a problem, These kids need to be themselves, not hide it all there lives". Hodskins didn't hide his disablilty, if he did he wouldn't be himself today. He wouldn;t be able to play in a team and be committed. When people see him play, they think he isn't good. When they see him make a few shots the whole gym wakes up. He loves that, showing people what he can do with one arm, he says he earns respect.

Zach is very committed. There were many challenges he had to take to be who he is today.  People think he couldn't do it and that put lot's of pressure on him.
On top of that he has only one arm and he can only do so much. He proves people everyday. Practices every time on the court. He inspires many people every time he steps on to that court.