Becoming An Athlete Application Essay

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A question my coaches often ask me is “What is my why?” Why do I play the game? Why do I dedicate so much of my time and energy to the team? The answer to those questions is more complicated than a simple “I love the game” or “It keeps me in shape.” Being an athlete allows me to give back to the community as I continue to discover myself through the game. All those hardships are worth the difficulties I endured when I see how proud my parents are of me and how much my brother looks up to me. The legacy I develop as an athlete is not just for myself, it is for everyone. Throughout my high school career, I have given back to the community by volunteering with the Y.M.C.A. S.K.O.R.-S.O.A.R. In House Basketball Program and teaching special needs