Personal Narrative-Mad Dog Program

“5!” the ref screams. Five seconds left until we win a championship. “4!” I hear from midfield. Four seconds left until we win a championship. “3...2...1!” The whistle sounds and all of the Mad Dog players storm the field and celebrate together - as one big family. Every single player screaming, jumping, and throwing their lacrosse sticks and gloves in the air; we were officially champions. That victory that I celebrated in the summer of 2016 was life changing for me. The experience did not just show me that our Mad Dog program was good, it did not not just show me that we were better than some of the best teams around, and it did not just show me that I belonged there. The experience, the ride, showed me that I need to step up my game. It showed me what had to be done in order to win another championship. Not only that, it showed me that I also need to step up my game in the classroom, because if I want to be the very best, I have to put in the work. …show more content…
He hoisted the trophy in the air with one big grin and we all cheered. Today was a special day.We completed one of the greatest tests as a team. We completed what only so many teams can do. We completed a quest that not many teams can do as a one, functioning group. We completed the bumpy, bumpy ride. We completed our goal, winning a championship, as a family.
All in all, the summer of 2016 was a summer I will never forget for many reasons. Like the beach, football games with my friends, lacrosse practices, and many more. Most importantly, I will never forget the experience and the rush of feelings and emotions I had from winning that