In the heat of competition stress is certainly prevalent. However, it is a positive stress that motivates and pushes athletes to strive for excellence and victory. This same stress encourages athletes to exercise and train in hopes of improving competition performance. Life is a stressful period; however that's no excuse to be inactive. .
Once a child is hooked on sports, only positive things can result from that. It lays the foundation for character traits that the child will need to utilize in real world situations. Athletics develops traits such as discipline, sportsmanship, determination, and responsibility. These types of characteristics can only help an adolescent develop into a better person and young adult. I have been involved in sports for my entire life, and it has given me so much. It's taught me how to set goals and has showed me how to work hard to attain them. .
Due to my strong background in athletics, I am a very disciplined and goal - oriented person. I follow a daily workout schedule that keeps me stronger, happier, and healthier. In the past, I have held various jobs, always receiving positive feedback from my manager for having an excellent work ethic. I also find that I perform better in school during an athletic season. It keeps me on a schedule and helps me to stay focused. It requires me to be responsible by paying equal attention to both my health and my school work. .
Athletics has also taught me how to be a leader and a better friend. In my high school career, I was captain of both my football and wrestling team. I was also asked to be a guest speaker at the Rutherford Junior Football banquet. The league consisted of children from the ages of 7 to 13 years old. Part of my speech was to reinforce the great principles football will instill in these young athletes. I found that the younger athletes began to look up to me. Not only was I the team leader, but I developed into somewhat of a role model.
