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The fluorescent gym lights buzz a steady white noise above the platform. Coach Miller stands with his arms crossed, flanked by his assistants Jax and Leo. Chalk dust hangs in the air. You step forward, the choice of your school year and your starting strength—scrawny or strong—completely in your hands. This is where you build your foundation. Tell us who you are.