What ZeeSpeed means to me

After I completed my junior year of high school.  I wanted to attend Z Speed in the summer of 
2006 but didn't find out about it in time.  Therefore, I was determined to attend Z Speed in the 
summer of 2007.  I expressed my wishes to my mother, who took quick action to contact Z 
Speed.  My mother reserved by spot and I was able to attend Z Speed the summer of 2007.

My only expectation from attending Z Speed was to become faster.  I thought that would be the 
measure of success for me.  I did attend Z Speed the summer of 2007 and left there faster and 
leaner.  However, what I left there with was much more than the physical accomplishments.  I 
left there with many life rewarding lessons.
 
Stronger and Faster: Physically I worked hard daily and increased my speed and endurance.  
My body is now leaner and stronger.  I have tremendous explosion now. I became more agile 
and able to move quicker and defend better in basketball and football.
 
Better Athlete:  I work out all year round.  I take better care of my body.  I eat more nutritious 
meals and I drink plenty of water. I have better conditioning routine and get plenty of rest to give 
my body a chance to repair itself.
 
Leadership: Z speed has not only helped me to become a better athlete but also a better person, 
and it has taught me how to become a leader.  As a team player, I've always been able to 
encourage others but now I am comfortable with leading others.  After attending Z speed, I am 
not afraid to be a leader.  I now recognize my ability to influence others.   I utilized those skills 
and abilities in my senior year.  I was encouraged to use those skills, and as a result have 
positioned myself to become a college athlete and leader.  
 
In conclusion, attending Z Speed has helped me to stretch and set high expectations for myself in 
athletics and academics.  I went into Z Speed expecting to become faster but I came out of Z 
Speed a much better person, athlete and leader.  My efforts were acknowledge by the following 
awards I received in my senior year:
 
Athletic Awards:
	SPSL 2nd team Defensive Back (voted on by high school coaches)
	Most Inspirational (voted on by team mates) Varsity Football
	Best Defense (voted on by team mates/coaches) Varsity Basketball
	College Football Scholarship (University Montana Western)
 
School/Social Awards
	Interviewed and Article in Tacoma News Tribune (Diversity Leadership)
	Interviewed and Article in Bethel Pride Newsletter (High School Newsletter)
	Selected 2008 Royalty (Senior Ball Bethel High School)
 
I am so impressed with the Z Speed program that I am attending this summer before I leave town 
for college.
 
Donte' Maurice Green, will attend University of Montana Western, Autumn 2008