My role models throughout my life were Benny the Jet Rodriguez in my early childhood, Kobe Bryant in my early adolescence, and my father currently. All share similar traits, but impacted my life at different times. They have influenced me to become a better person, teaching me life lessons through their own experiences. Without a doubt, these people have made me into the young man I am now. Benny the Jet Rodriguez, a fictional character from the 1992 film The Sandlot, impacted my childhood tremendously. The Sandlot is based on a group of neighborhood kids that spend their entire summer play baseball at this beat up field that they call the “The Sandlot”. Rodriguez, one of the main characters was depicted as the most athletic, coordinated,
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One day after school my small group of friends and I were playing football. The new kid from the philippines named Ethan wanted to play. Everyone was quick to judge Ethan. He was teased about his clothes and his lack of Knowledge about football. I thought to myself “what would Benny do?”, I immediately told my friends to stop and to just let him participate. Ethan picked up the game quickly. It didn’t take that long for ethan to become one of the guys. Although Benny is just a fictional character from a kids film, he still manages a way to impact my life drastically.
As i got older I started to invest my time into basketball. Heading into my early adolescence Kobe Bryant a professional basketball player became my role model and idol. I admired Kobe for his killer instincts on the basketball court, and his incredible work ethic. Kobe would spend hours in the gym working out, striving for greatness. His determination to win not only inspired me, but millions across the world. Although Kobe has already proven that he is one of the greats, he still believed he could improve his game. I cultivated that no matter how great you are, there is always room for …show more content…
After taking a year off of basketball I didn't expect to make the team. When the coach called me in and handed me a jersey i felt so accomplished. I proceeded to look at Kobe bryant for inspiration. I worked hard everyday in practice and after practice. I would run and lift everyday before and after school. I could see myself getting stronger and better. When my coach called me in to his office to talk after a 3 hour Saturday practice, he articulated to me that I would barely play this season. My hard work would acquire me 20 minutes of playing time for the entire year. I was confused as to why I received no playing time. At one point I wanted to quit and never pick up a basketball. An interview on TNT struck my attention, Marv Albert was interviewing Kobe and kobe was articulating that when he fails he doesn't quit, he tries again until he succeeds. I took this to heart and made it a goal to be a starter next season. Day after day, I would spend my summer at the mills courts. I never missed an open gym or a summer league game. By the time october came around I was not only physically stronger I was mentally.strong as well. That season I came in as a completely different player, leading the team in blocks and rebound I earned a starting spot on the Junior varsity team. Kobe Bryant taught me how to practice and to never give up, no matter how hard you
One day after school my small group of friends and I were playing football. The new kid from the philippines named Ethan wanted to play. Everyone was quick to judge Ethan. He was teased about his clothes and his lack of Knowledge about football. I thought to myself “what would Benny do?”, I immediately told my friends to stop and to just let him participate. Ethan picked up the game quickly. It didn’t take that long for ethan to become one of the guys. Although Benny is just a fictional character from a kids film, he still manages a way to impact my life drastically.
As i got older I started to invest my time into basketball. Heading into my early adolescence Kobe Bryant a professional basketball player became my role model and idol. I admired Kobe for his killer instincts on the basketball court, and his incredible work ethic. Kobe would spend hours in the gym working out, striving for greatness. His determination to win not only inspired me, but millions across the world. Although Kobe has already proven that he is one of the greats, he still believed he could improve his game. I cultivated that no matter how great you are, there is always room for …show more content…
After taking a year off of basketball I didn't expect to make the team. When the coach called me in and handed me a jersey i felt so accomplished. I proceeded to look at Kobe bryant for inspiration. I worked hard everyday in practice and after practice. I would run and lift everyday before and after school. I could see myself getting stronger and better. When my coach called me in to his office to talk after a 3 hour Saturday practice, he articulated to me that I would barely play this season. My hard work would acquire me 20 minutes of playing time for the entire year. I was confused as to why I received no playing time. At one point I wanted to quit and never pick up a basketball. An interview on TNT struck my attention, Marv Albert was interviewing Kobe and kobe was articulating that when he fails he doesn't quit, he tries again until he succeeds. I took this to heart and made it a goal to be a starter next season. Day after day, I would spend my summer at the mills courts. I never missed an open gym or a summer league game. By the time october came around I was not only physically stronger I was mentally.strong as well. That season I came in as a completely different player, leading the team in blocks and rebound I earned a starting spot on the Junior varsity team. Kobe Bryant taught me how to practice and to never give up, no matter how hard you