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Jackie Robinson's Nine Values And Stereotypes In Major League Baseball

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Accepting a position to play with the top team in the next highest age group in my club was a great opportunity, although I was certain that it would present obstacles to overcome. Being the youngest player on a team with incredible athletes who display their talent on the court is an exceptional achievement. However, this accomplishment can comes with questions, hesitation, and stereotypes. Yes, I am only in eighth grade. Yes, I am small. Yes, the other players are two years older than me. Yes, the others may question my place on the team. At first, it was hard to fit in since these athletes had played together for a couple of years and they were two years ahead of me in school. Some players and parents may have also presumed that I wouldn’t …show more content…

I realized that I will fit in, it will just take courage and commitment. If Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball, I could figure out a way to refute any doubts and make my mark on the team. I was determined to prove that an eighth grader could fit in with tenth graders and be a significant contributor to the team. In the beginning of the season, my own teammates were hesitant. During the first several games, the times I received passes from my teammates was significantly lower than the number of times I passed to them. Following this experience, I applied some of Jackie Robinson’s nine values. I was determined to let my teammates know I was there to play the game with my team. In order to win games, we needed to work together, and that means everyone receiving the ball and passing to each other. Teamwork is the key to success when playing the sport of field hockey. We all share this passion for the sport we love which brings us closer together. I was set on helping my teammates realize that I could be a valuable asset to this team. As the season progressed, my teammates started trusting my decisions on the court and were confident I would try my best to make the right play. I earned their respect as a teammate and made some great news

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