It's was December 1,2012 I was about 11 years old almost 12.That day I had a game in the Mario Quijote Morales basketball court. I was sitting in the bench my coach suggested that I was going to start in the game. As I made the way to the court my dad was screaming like crazy. I was nervous like when they operated my foot for the first time.…
Everybody has a big dream, right? Look at me an all american high school superstar being scouted by the NBA. Henry Kidman the son of the poorest family in Dallas. Now about to be drafted into the NBA straight from high school.…
“We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same.” Martha Graham said this in her essay An Athlete God. As my life tumbles on I found this to be truer and truer. In this past week of my tumbling I went to a state contest to perform vocal solos at a state level.…
My first step being back, I quickly realized the ball was much closer than I thought. However, it was still out of reach. The only chance I had was to dive, and so I did. Without any emotion I extended my arm out while diving low to the ground. I hit the ground, not knowing if I had caught the ball or not.…
Chris Linde stated “My job as an athletic trainer is to prevent injuries as much as possible. I also support with strengthening and conditioning, guidance in nutrition and sleeping, and I also make sure the playing area is safe”. When he was young, he always adored being around the athletic trainer. Subsequently being pushed to his limits and fighting through the pain, there was always someone to care for his aches, and pains. She gave him opinions on what to do when he was alone to prevent fatigue, and serious injuries that would prevent him from playing to his fullest potential or limit him from achieving his goals.…
Discuss a leadership experience you have had in any area of your life: school, work, athletics, family, church, community, etc. How and why did you become a leader in this area? How did this experience influence your goals? I was playing soccer with my friends in my neighborhood just a normal day everything looked as usual. But while I was playing soccer I was hearing a noise, not knowing if I am the only one who is hearing I felt deluded for a moment and stopped playing soccer and headed to the direction where the noise was coming from.…
Finally, the coaches ran to me in a panic yelling at others to go get help. Water overwhelmed my eyes as some ran to the back of the gym in fright, while others rushed to comfort me. One girl who I was relatively close with told me everything would be alright I just had to let the school physical trainer, who had rushed to the scene, pop my leg back in. I was absolutely terrified of the trainer even touching my wound but to pop the leg back in would be ludacris!…
Outside of my academic activities, I have a strong passion for sports and exercise. As a student-athlete for over 14 years, I have learned the value of hard-work, dedication, and determination. Establishing these invaluable attributes early on made it possible for me to become an NCAA Division III lacrosse athlete. Sports dramatically shaped the person I am today and taught me how to step to work in unison with my teammates to achieve a common goal and simultaneously step up as a leader.…
After 20 minutes I could move my leg a little but it still hurts. “Are you okay?” My Friend bobby asked. “ Yeah,” I said back to him after all this he asked if I wanted to come to his house for a little…
The next day I talked with my coach. He said, “Next time tell me or the referee.” I said, “Ok, next time I will and I’ll make smarter choices.” I now do as he told…
While playing lineball I went up for a lay-up and landed indelicately. I instantly fell to the sweaty gym floor and grabbed my knee. Many people gave their input on what they believed happened. A lot of them thought I dislocated my kneecap or tore my ACL, which scared me. Since nobody knew exactly what I did, I had to wait until the end of the day to see the trainer.…
At some point in every person's life, they will have a special experience that will stick with them forever. One of my most memorable moments happened recently at a home volleyball game against Traverse City West. Approaching freshman volleyball season, the upperclassman spoke highly of the importance of overpowering TC West. As a ninth grader, I had the mindset that I would be playing for the freshmen team. I didn't think it really mattered what the outcome of the game would be, since we were only ninth graders.…
As a student athlete who moved multiple times, I built many relationships with my teachers and coaches. I will always remember the teachers and coaches that had a positive impact on my life, whether it was in second grade or my senior year of high school. When I entered college, I contemplated majoring in Education and going straight into teaching because it was of serious interest to me. However, I chose to go another route with my major. After working for a few years in another field, I decided that it was time to strive for a profession that enthused me.…
At first she didn’t say a single word and was completely silent. I looked down at my hands that were pulling at the brown, dying grass. All of a sudden, coach starts yelling and I jumped from where I was sitting, startled and already afraid of what was to come. “I have never, in my entire life, seen a soccer game this bad.…
It was my senior year of basketball and it was just getting started. This was it, my final year where we were going to win State and I was going to get a college scholarship. I had prepared all summer and in the preseason, nothing was going to get in my way. Our team was smaller this year and lacked the skill we had in the previous years, but that just meant I was going to have to step up even more. I was totally ready for the season and whatever challenges we would face as a team.…