How Sports Have Changed My Life

Being a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas athletic program has been a transformational and memorable experience for me throughout my high school years. To say the least, joining the soccer team, basketball team, and track team my freshman year was one of the best decisions in my life. I have met some of my closest friends and became more comfortable and confident with myself both on and off the field, court, and track. Although my fellow teammates can be quite a handful at times, they are my extended family. No matter what team, we all encourage each other, cry together, and push each other to bring out the best in ourselves. We are a family and that’s one of the many reasons sports at St. Thomas Aquinas High School have changed my life.

Sports, in general, are geared toward winning, perfecting an athlete's physical ability and entertaining the spectators. Typically, everyone’s stereotype of a sports team is they work nonstop, constantly exerting energy to improve their skills and although this is true, they often overlook the personal aspect of team bonding. Yes, …show more content…
Thomas Aquinas athletics have taught me to have confidence in myself, never to worry when trying new things, to always think positive in any situation, and to never underestimate my own abilities. Although soccer and basketball are team sports, I have learned to compete against myself in hope to improve with each game I play. In order to improve, both dedication and hard work is required but does not solely depend on my teammates and coaches assistance. I believe in order to improve one’s ability, one must not only seek assistance from others but also find the determination and passion within themselves to become a better athlete. St. Thomas Aquinas has been blessed with so many talented young athletes and as I look at their accomplishments, they have inspired me to work harder than the previous day, focus on the little things to improve my form and game, and to encourage myself and my