“You Can’t Do It For Me”

A.J. Kay
A.J. Kay
Sep 9, 2018 · 3 min read

A letter from a coach to his star athlete, after kicking her off the team.

“Yes, I saw the sit-ups and the extra laps.

The saw the striation in your arms develop as the fat on your body whittled away to nothing.

The 6 inches higher your vertical was than everyone else’s.

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A.J. Kay

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A.J. Kay

Mama, writer, lover, fighter — Convinced I wouldn’t have to wear my heart on my sleeve if my pants had more pockets. Ajkaywriter@gmail.com

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