Becoming A Confident Player 4 One person does not really see Davenport as a top pick. That
person is Davenport himself. He has sometimes struggled with
self-confidence. Confidence is the belief that you can succeed and
the courage to keep trying.
5 "I had to develop more confidence because this game will eat you
up if you don't have it," Davenport told a newspaper. He often
thought too much about things he did wrong. He forgot about what
he did right. So he worked to change his thinking. He tried being
more positive about himself. He practiced being more confident on
the football field.
6 Confidence did not come naturally to Davenport. He
considers himself to be an introvert. Introverts are often
quiet and creative. He writes poetry and watches anime.
Davenport also reads a lot of books. He graduated with
his college degree in 3 1/2 years.
Learn From Mistakes And Keep Trying
7 Becoming a top player was not easy, though. Not many college
teams wanted him. He weighed just 198 pounds when he arrived at
UTSA
8 Heate and ate to gain weight. He ate at least five meals a day. He
spent hours lifting weights. He continued to add muscle and