Personal Narrative: A Career In Semi-Professional Sports

For fun and diversion, sports has been my number one outlet. The game of football has been a passion of mine for as long as I can recall, and it shows how hard work can pay off. The countless hours in the film room, relentless practices, and preparing day and night to get the win is what makes football such a great time. I just recently finished my second semi-professional football season in Indiana, as a running back and cornerback. Although I am unsure whether I will play again, I feel that it is much easier to stay prepared for the opportunity, as opposed to getting out of shape and then deciding to play. Football has taught me countless life lessons, many of which I have incorporated into daily life. Honesty, integrity, passion, perseverance, leadership, heart, desire, willpower, and work ethic have all been learned from the game. …show more content…
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