All my life I have played sports. I’ve spent countless hours practicing. I’ve had hundreds of bruises and scrapes. I’ve been on tons of different teams, have met so many people some great and others not so much. Being a part of a team and putting in hours of work has shaped me into the person I am today. I couldn’t imagine a world where I didn’t play basketball or softball, it’s a huge part of me and my life. When I was young it was always about having fun and learning, but as you get older it gets so much more competitive. High school was a whole new ballgame compared to middle and elementary school. Playing sports has a Freshman isn’t necessarily the easiest thing. I had to try so much harder than the older girls to prove to the coaches that I deserved a starting spot. I got so mad and disappointed in myself when I sat on the bench one game which eventually became the next game, then the next then turned into the entire season. I got really down on myself because I didn’t think I’d ever …show more content…
No matter what's going on in my life, they’re there for me. They always know if I’ve had a garbage day and they always try their best to pick me up. Playing sports have also gained me several friends from other schools. I met many people from other schools that we played against and have become great friends with many of them. It’s always nice to be around people who support you, care about you, and have the same ambitions and drive that you have. This past year I’ve also learned so much about how to spot a true friend from a fake one. If someone gets mad at you because you get more playing time or you're doing better than they are, they aren’t a true friend. A true friend will be there for you at both your lows and your highs. Being a part of a team is the best feeling ever, it makes you feel like you belong somewhere. It taught me to value the relationships I have in my life and to appreciate my family and friends
In fact I barely even got in with practice squad at practice, I was small and my body just wasn 't fit enough for me to play any position. At the end of my second JV season in tenth grade, the varsity coach came and talked to us and called out the names of who he wanted to move up. I knew my name wasn’t going to be called but I was still
Throughout the hardships I faced throughout the season, the love of the game, the heart breaks, and the accomplishments and the goals I’ve achieved I’ve learned that I need to stay humble. If I let every failure get to me I wouldn’t be playing NCAA D1 hockey for Post University, I would probably be back home in Winnipeg wondering what could’ve been if I hadn’t quit over the setbacks. In addition, if I let every achievement get to my head I would be arrogant. With that being said being in competitive sports it taught me some valuable life lessons. Being involved in competitive sports has definitely given me life values that I probably wouldn’t have learned elsewhere.
Joining the lacrosse team, supplemented by joining the wrestling team and moving away for my first year of college, has helped to me recognize who I am as a person and where I want to be in my life. I wish to become the best version of myself that I possibly can be, and when I
Now I knew almost all of the coaches except the freshmen. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew we were going to come out and work hard every practice. All I wanted to do was impress the coaches. I had an advantage over all my teammates, I kinda knew what they expected.
I am a member of several clubs and sports. The most demanding of these is hockey. Hockey is a very time-consuming sport that I have loved for all of my life. However, I have always told myself that I am a student first and that playing sports is a privilege. The numerous sports and clubs I have participated in have created relationships and memories that I will hold with me forever.
Yes, I did make friends or I did become a better player, but I also learned how to become more confident about myself. For example, when you are in an environment with no one that you know, what do you do? Well you’re first reaction is probably to confine yourself, but then you might think, “oh I really could try to make some friends.” This is an exact representation of how I felt the first day of softball practice, better known as torture. None of the girls knew me, therefore I did not know any of them.
As I grew older, I came to the realization that sports were not just a game, they with life lessons. Without sports, I would not have been in the same place I am today. They have taught me the importance of teamwork, attitude, and perseverance. In almost every sport, a team is a family and with them you are nothing. You learn to rely on the person
I have a very personal connection with sports. In fact, sports are one of the things that changed my life. When I was ten, I struggled with my weight. I know this sounds young to be dealing with weight problems, but they started young for me. Being one of the tallest kids in my grade, and the only tall girl, I already stood out like a sore thumb.
The spring of my freshman year marked a pivotal moment in my life. I was overwhelmed to hear the news that I was the only freshman to make the Varsity squad and with that came an uproar of heaping praise from classmates and varsity teammates alike. My soccer skills somehow had a profound effect on many of my fellow peers as they found enjoyment from watching me play. Mutually so, I found joy and satisfaction that many of my peers who are now my friends were entertained by my soccer skills. Showcasing these skills every Friday night from January to April provided me with a euphoric feeling that I still cannot explain.
At the age of 5, I aspired to either become a professional athlete or an ESPN anchor. Ever since I could remember, I would kick a soccer ball around, dribble a basketball, or throw a baseball around with friends and family. I used to be the league champion and MVP of the team every season, but as time progressed, other competitors would rocket past in height and become the best players because of their size advantage. Although other young athletes became stronger and taller than me, it did not change the passion and commitment I had for sports.
People think sports are just sports, but in reality to athletes it’s an escape from life, it’s our second family, and most important we feel like we belong there. Sports make you feel like your apart of something bigger than a team. Softball has been my second family and I have made so many amazing friendships that might last for the rest of life and even if they don’t, I will never forget all my friends or the memories that I have playing ball with
Everyone has that one thing that defines who they are and who they want to become. Whether they realize it or not, it could be grades, a personality trait, their appearance, or in my case, a sport. Field hockey has been a huge part of my life since I was eight. I am naturally athletic so sports usually came easy to me. Although field hockey was no exception to this, I did not realize until recently how great of an impact it had on me.
Mental health is an important factor for a successful life. People have different perspectives on the impacts it can have. It all depends on how sports is used and seen. Team sports bring many random people, who probably do not know each other together, by practicing and participating in team activities. You might get closer to some teammates, making a forever lasting friendship.
Sports provide opportunities to explore and develop young athletes. Young athletes can identify themselves apart from playing sports through connecting with others and building new relationships
How Competitive Sports is Beneficial Children at a young age have a lot of energy, To solve that problem, they are sometimes put into a competitive sports team. Many will disagree and say that this is unacceptable , while others say that it is beneficial. Children should be able to be put in sport teams because most children play sports as a passion,and it not only benefits them with being athletic and healthy, It's also favorable to children because only its a game, it also teaches children morals, and life lessons. One reason Children should be able to play sports, is that playing sports is beneficial to the kids health.