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I love basketball because of the skills that I have learned from my high school coach.

While playing basketball for McClymonds High School and for Coach Moe, I learned how to effectively communicate with teammates and coaches. Furthermore, these communication skills that I have learned are great because they translate over to my personal and professional life. This is why I love basketball.

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