The Role Of Dedication, Determination And Drive In Sports

Dedication, determination, and drive are the definitions of sports. Whether it’s the fierce competition or simply the snacks sold at the stadium, something encourages the audience. The dedication the athletes have to their sports, the determination the athletes have for winning, and the drive they have to beat the best is what truly inspires the audience. Dedication to a sport defies an athlete. For instance, if one athlete arrives to practice thirty minutes prior to their start time chances are they are more committed to their sport than someone who arrives thirty minutes late. In other words, the more sacrifices you are willing to do for your sport, the better you will do at competition. Dedication will determine the type of athlete you are. Determination towards winning motivates the athlete to go for it. Not only does determination motivate the athlete, but also the audience as well. Likewise, an athlete who wins first place verses an athlete who loses is more dedicated to …show more content…
Obviously not the kind you do in a car. The thing that comes from deep inside that tells you to be the best. Whether you want to beat the best or not, the drive from deep inside will force you to try your hardest. All the blood, sweat, and tears were for this moment is what the athlete thinks before they mount on the beam or pirouette on the stage. The competition is what they’ve been practicing for; the drive is what makes them champions.

As the snack stands close and the clock ticks down, the competition comes to an end. You can’t remember what you ate that night or what you were wearing, the only thing that really mattered was who won. Maybe the team you were pulling for or maybe their rivalry won the only thing you feel is relief or disappointment. The real pressure was on the athletes though. Their dedication to the sport, determination for winning, and drive was what determined who won. Athletes are what make