"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure." Basketball used to be something I wanted to do get involved in my school and seemed fun. I had never played before and did not know offense from defense on either end of the court. I was a clumsy sixth grader, but eager to learn this sport called basketball. I turned a curiosity into one of my biggest passions in my life and it has also help build me character to what it is today.
Getting involved in basketball and not knowing a thing about it has taught me not to be afraid to try new things. I know now that it is okay to walk into something completely new and keep an open mind. One cannot tell where it could lead him or her. If i would not have found the courage to walk into that gym, without it being time for gym class, I would not have found out what I am capable of outside the classroom. Basketball has taught me ways to make new friends and how to be a helpful resource to people. Although, I was new at one point, I can now give pointers on how to make my teammates game better.
When adults say "Life is not easy," they are not lying. This same quote applies to basketball. There have been plenty of times I have gotten frustrated during practices or games, but I did not let that get the best of me. I could have easily given up and quit, but I turned my frustration into a motivation and determination to get better. I then became fully dedicated to the game. Some things came harder than others, but I never gave up on any aspect. I can say that my frustration taught me what it feels like to be really dedicated to something, and that is when I knew that this was my passion. All my mistakes did not really matter, I was more focused on getter better and being a team player. This also helped me stay dedicated and motivated to my schoolwork. I am a student before I am an athlete. I enjoy doing two things that i love, getting an education and playing basketball. Each of which teaches me a lesson to better myself for the other.
"All experts were once beginners." This really speaks to me when I think back to when I first started playing basketball. I was clumsy, I could not dribble to save my life, let alone make a simple lay-up. However, by sticking with it and practicing it, I can do all those things. Practicing perfection makes perfect. Playing basketball has help build my character to what it has become today. I am stronger, meaning I can take constructive criticism and use to it to better my game. I am wiser after each game I play. I can look back at what I did wrong and how I can fix for the next game. I am more outgoing. I enjoy having fun with my team, making jokes and insiders that only we as a team get. Basketball is now a part of who I am and what I do.
Basketball has become more than just a sport to play during the winter. It is more than just another slot to fill on my activity resume. This sport is no longer just a sport to me, it is my greatest passion. I am not only a better ball player, but also a better person. Basketball helps build character, and it did just that. It has taught me not to be afraid to try new things. I have made some lifetime friends playing this sports, females and males. I am more involved in my school and is not afraid to yell "Let's go Lady Eagles!" while running down the court getting ready to post up. It has also taught me the meaning of dedication and what it feels like to stick with something through the good times and bad. It could be said basketball is my bestfriend forever. It is like my right-hand, the ying to my yang, the peas to my pod. I went from being a curious, inexperienced sixth grader, to a dedicated, motivated, goal-oriented, passionate senior with a love for the game.
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