Watching Kobe play basketball during the 2010 NBA playoffs made me want to try out for my high school basketball team. I decided that I was going to dedicate that summer to emulate Kobe. Just like Kobe, I was fueled to be the best. I had that same internal fire burning within me and the same drive that was going to propel me onto a varsity basketball roster. It is common knowledge that the fear of failure is what drives Kobe to his infinite pursuit of excellence.
The Boys & Girls Club ran several different sports programs so I was always there. One year a month or so before summer I was about fifteen (15). The Director made an announcement that they will be hiring a teen to run the lunch program for the summer. At that time the opportunity seemed perfect, but the only problem was that I wasn’t the only person interested. ---What should I do---- Later on day all I could think about was how could I get that job.
I am a junior here at Oswego and I played volleyball last year for the 2010 season. I think it needs to be brought to the attention how some of us were treated during pre-season this year. Since we were given a new coach this season I went into tryout with an open mind and excited to be given a new opportunity to play volleyball. Since we were unaware that we needed to get physicals on our own, pre-season was moved to Friday. This gave me only 3 days to prove to coach that I deserve a spot on the roster.
It seemed hours had passed when I could feel Damon’s eyes moving away from my legs. Then, all of a sudden he said, “Your mom won’t let you shave, huh?” It was too much to take in. My mouth felt so dry, but I managed somehow to give a weak smile and nodded my head. Damon gave me a look of understanding, but continued to look at my fuzzy legs. He glanced up one more time and he must have sensed that I did not want to talk about it so he looked away.
I’ve learnt that these children do not have patience or respect, while I was trying to teach they a story they were squirming round like pigs. I’ve also learnt to not prejudice about the different type of people in this town, and that some folks can’t afford to even have any lunch! Students in my class such as Scout show courage though, I know I must have been intimidating just after I told her off and yet she still came and told me about how I shouldn’t mess with Walter cause he was a Cunningham. My day has been full of experiences Prue, that I’m sure I won’t forget anytime soon. First of all, I had
Mrs. Mckannan said there was a major lack of interest this year and very few students were running. She showered me in compliments addressing how fantastic of a leader I was and how necessary my skills were for this job. Finally I caved and agreed to be put on the ballot. I figured my compliance would please her and I could do no campaigning and fly
From the first gym in Santa Cruz, CrossFit has exploded into over 5,000 CrossFit gyms across the globe. CrossFit is taking over the fitness world and it’s important to really understand what it is. C. Thesis Statement: The definition of CrossFit is the definition of fitness. D. Credibility Statement: I am a CrossFit coach at a local gym in town called CrossFit Blackbox and I have been doing CrossFit for about two years now. This speech could easily turn into a persuasive essay on the reasons why you should do CrossFit, but today I just want to inform you about what CrossFit really is.
Some people may say that we are “too honest.” I feel that whatever I’m thinking at the time I should say because the truth shall set you free. In my free time I like to hang out and chill with my friends. My grandmother always put me down by saying I let my friends control me and I follow behind them and do what they do. If she really knew me she would know that nobody make me do what I don’t want to do. Just about all my friends have kids.
Standing only 5’8 in a sport that height in a great advantage, finding ways to make it happen is what I did. I took my speed advantage and put it to use. I might’ve been too short to out jump some people or been towered over, but you had to keep me in front of you for me not to get to the basket. So I did just that… I stayed humble and attacked every chance I got, averaging 17.7 points, 6 assist, and 4 steals my senior year. With my numbers standing out colleges began calling but doubting my height schools didn’t believe I can have the same affect in college.
I didn’t cry that much after I was born, which was not a problem for my parents at all. I slept about 20 hours a day, I only woke up to eat. My parents brought me to the doctor because they thought something was wrong with me. I never cried or anything. And the doctor said “What are you complaining about?” and sent them home.