Track And Field Application Essay

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“Let’s go you can do this, finish strong, you are almost there!” Is what I would yell as my teammates strived towards the gold medal. Before participating in track and field I lived inside of a shell, because I was very shy and timid. I had zero experience in track and field, and wanted to be someone outside of an introvert. Being a part of track and field allowed me to develop my personality of leadership.With that in mind I developed the habit of motivating others to try new things and accomplish their goals. It also helped me identify the importance of the love, joy, passion, friendliness, strength, wisdom, and support that I can invest in my teammates lives. A family bond was created when I joined this organization during my high school

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