Emma Jacks

Profile

	Age:	16
	Height:	5-5.25
	Weight:	203.2 pounds
	Body Fat%:
	Flexibility:	24.3 cm 10th Percentile*
	Shuttle Run:	11.35 seconds 35th Percentile*
	Flexed Arm Hang:	0 seconds No Percentile Rank*
	Sit-ups:	34 45th Percentile*
	Modified Pushups:	15 reps 60h Percentile*
	3-minute Step Test:	130 beats Poor**

Emma's letter:
Hello, my name is Emma Jacks. I am 16 and a sophomore at The Classical Academy. Last year I tried out for my high school basketball team . I made JV but did not play much. This year I was dropped to the C Squad . I would like to do run faster and make the JV team next year and maybe even make varsity. I would like to be a good basketball player. This summer my mom and I were planning to work out together. Unfortunately, my mom got sick and had to have brain surgery. Since she will not be able to walk well for a while we will not be able to get into shape together. I also want to pick up some good habits and make myself a more fit and healthy person. This program will help me make a new beginning for myself and help me to influence the people around me. They will see what I have been able to do and it may cause them to feel, "if she can do it then we may be able to do it too. "

Holger Jacks
Our daughter , Emma Jacks , has stepped up to the challenges our family has faced this year, as is her form. Ann, my wife and Emma's mother, became very ill in March . She had a brain hemorrhage that required emergency surgery. There have been complications and even now that Ann is home she requires a lot of care. Emma has always risen to any challenge. Even when she was demoted to the C team, she continued to work and support her coaches and teammates.

Emma has a problem with her weight. The thing that makes us saddest is the effect it has on her athletics. We have tried to live a healthier life, but things just keep happening to derail our plans -, but we want her to develop a healthy lifestyle. I think if Emma can improve her jumping and shooting, she can make a large contribution to her team.

Emma wants to letter in basketball to go along with her academic and choir letters. Her mother and I would see that as a great accomplishment and believe she can do it, with the proper focus and assistance. We will support Emma and accompany her to all her workouts and training sessions. I believe that Emma can benefit greatly from your help and be an inspiration to the younger girls on the team.

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