The 13 mile run was a huge accomplishment and made me feel like I could accomplish anything if I put my mind to it. I feel this confidence boost is affecting me in different areas in my life. I feel more confident as an individual and do not feel the need to follow the pack. I have learned to push myself and to never give up. Step 7: The Atonement.
Being in this environment of amazing athletes sparked an interest in me of how the body works. This interest has developed over time into me wanting to become a doctor. A single sport has grown into one of the greatest influences on me and has overall helped me become a better person. The effects of track on me has been more significant than any other factor in my
I learned the techniques and rules of track and field, basketball, and cross-country. I learned about teamwork and hard work. However, my family, my CYO coaches and my CYO experiences taught me much more. They taught me to win humbly and lose graciously. I have learned these are the finest skills not only on the athlete field but also in daily life.
They push me and show me how I need to work and I follow because i want to be the best possible that I can possible be. That’s how John Proctor and I are hardworking people. Though John Proctor and I have many differences and are very different people we also have some similarities. Traits that we share are that we are Proud, aggressive, and hardworking.
Initially, I would choke up and do everything I could in order to get out of taping and having to face the fact that I was not the best at it. Eventually, as I practiced in my free time and put my all into the task, I prevailed and finally got to work with the athletes on that level. Knowing that I was capable of aiding athletes throughout the seasons has made me feel as though I was doing something for the greater good. “Take the initiative in all that you do.” Working with different people daily can get busy- duties can be mixed up and often, time can slip away while one is in the middle of a
Throughout my high school career athletics have had a major impact on my experiences and have shaped me into the person I am today. High school sports have taught me some of the most important and valuable lessons in life. Sports have illustrated life in many ways by not only subjecting me to success and victory, but also by putting me through adversity and defeat. Some of the most valuable lessons athletics have brought to me can be summed up in one quote by the legendary Vince Lombardi. Lombardi said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.”
Marsha was encouraged to be an Athletic Trainer by playing so many sports in high school and seeing the Athletic Trainer do such a great job. She realized how important an Athletic Trainer was and how much of a difference they made. The Athletic Trainers are at every game and aside from being prepared for a player to get hurt, they are also there cheering for your victory. The Athletic Trainer at the
Dance is a sport because it requires work ethic, athletic ability, and builds confidence and emotion. One reason why dance is a sport is because it requires work ethic. There are so many things dancers do that are equivalent to any other sport: “We compete, It’s a workout, We stretch, We gain muscle, You need good stamina, We have uniforms, We could have equipment, We have to remember things, We get injured, Dance is difficult.” (10 Reasons Why Dance Is A Sport).
“My favorite part of running is running with my team. Obviously running really hurts and takes a lot of energy and training, but it is much easier when you can train alongside your friends and teammates. Going through such intense training brings us very close together and I’ve made some of my best friends on the team.” Speaking of friends, Lakes teammate, Braden Heimbaugh adds “The team brotherhood that we share is the main motivation and driver through the intense workouts that we do.”
Conditioning is like exercising, but a little harder. Cheerleading is hard. Cheerleading is a fun sport though at certain times. There is a lot of effort put into it. Like when doing the chants, stunts, and gymnastics.
Career in Athletic Training Athletic trainers are highly qualified health professionals who are trained in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. (“Explore Health Careers” 2015) Usually when you hear Athletic Trainer, you may think that all they do is sit around and wrap ankles. But there is actually more to this job, including an abundance of responsibilities. I am interested in pursuing a career in athletic training because i get to help athletes recover, and/or prevent injury so that they can continue to enjoy the game.
I would continue running track because I love the sport and the ways it pushes me to my physical and mental limits. With this sport, it has taught me discipline and dedication inside and outside the sport. I know no matter how fast I run or how hard I work, I can always do better. This sport has challenged me to do my best and beyond. When I would want to quit or stop running during a workout, I pushed through and endured.
Training for a track meet can be easy or it can be hard depending on the way you train yourself. The first step in training is that you need to practice running up and down a steep hill. You can also train by having someone that is way faster than you run against you. I have tried this treatment for myself and all that hard work really did pay off.
When it comes to sports, you can either use mental agility or physical prowess. For me when I think about sports I think about using your brain. I believe this because when you participate in sports you have to be able to remember your steps and plans to play. It’s also important to have good physical abilities. This varies depending on which sport you are discussing.
Hey Guys, Hope you had a great summer .Hope you Met new friends had new experiences and just in general had a great time. During the summer when i was reading the book “Boys in the boat “ My reaction to it was pretty dim in the beginning. I have to admit when i first started reading this book i wasn't really attracted to it as i thought i would be. Although when i got a little more in depth with the book it actually started to intrigue me.