Joe Paterno, a legendary football coach, once said, “You must relate athletic experiences to life” (Paterno). Relating my athletic experiences to education has helped my goals a lot simpler. Having the dedication to my athletic skills have also been used in my educational life by being the best I can be. I am the best student athlete. First, I am a dedicated student-athlete. Committed to my goals have made me realize that I must do certain things to accomplish them. I put in extra time to my education work and athletic work.
For instance, after practice, I would do over time by practicing more on my own to break my high schools one mile record. Experiencing overtime with athletics has made me realize to put in overtime for education as well. After class, I review the discussion with my peers and review notes to help myself understand the argument much clearer. Another case why I am a dedicated student is because I do all my educational and athletic duties. For example, when the coach messages all the runners at five pm for an optional workout, I will do them because I am dedicated to accomplishing my goals.
Experiencing my duties for athletics has helped me educationally as well. I will never forget to do a homework assignment, project, power point, essay, speech, etc. When assignments are announced, I do it on the same day as well if it were a work of giving from the coach. Knowing that I am a dedicated student, I will be one hundred percent ready to attack anything that will make me achieve my goals. In addition, I am an organized student-athlete. Organization is important to me because with no organization I will not be able to achieve my goals quickly.
I am always ready for class and practice. Every time I get a new announcement from my teachers and coach I put it on my planner because I do not want to miss an assignment or a workout. For instance, when I am assigned to a work out after school I plan to finish that first. After the workout, I do my assigned homework. Another case why I am an organized student is because I manage my time wisely. For example, when do my five pm workouts I start on time, and when I am finish with the workout I will finish my assignments before nine pm that is the time I go to bed.
Keeping track of all my assignment due dates and workout schedules will help me become a less stressful person. Lastly, I am a responsible student-athlete. Wanting to accomplish my goals must be done by doing better for me. When I need help, I go to see my teachers or go to a close by tutorial center. For example, if I do not feel that my essay is an A paper then I will go see my teacher for he or she can analyze it. Another example is if I do not feel that my running form is correct, I will go see my coach demonstrate and ask why my way is wrong.
Another reason I am responsible is because I ask questions in class. For instance, during a discussion about different parenting skills was confusing because my teacher will explain various types of parenting but never gave its definition, so I asked and got an answer to organize which was which. Responsibility for me is the main key to success because if I do not care enough for my dreams then whatever I am doing is for nothing. I am the best athlete-student.
Being dedicated, organized, and responsible has shaped the way I am as a student-athlete. Learning that dedication to an athletic sport has made me realize that commitment will help out my educational life. Organizing my agenda has helped me achieve every goal. Having responsibility for me has kept me strong as a student-athlete. Using all three characteristics has made my life easier because I have not been stressed out and depressed. Relating my athletic experiences has helped me become an ambitious student-athlete in life.
