Personal Statement: Why I Want To Be Apart Of The Southeast-Varsity Team

The one thing that comes to my mind on why I want to be apart of the Southeast Polk girls varsity team is STATE. I want to be the team this year that finally seals the deal and goes to state. I want teams to fear us the night before the game, instead of the other way around. I want a chance to grasp that state banner and feel a sense of pride and finally know that all this hard work was worth it. This year I believe we have the power to turn that want into reality. I should be apart of this team because I have the motivation to not quit when things don't go my way and adversity only pushes me to work harder. I have the leadership qualities to help our team actually be a team and perform like one. I also have the heart, I want to be out there, even if it is only for 5 minutes or sitting on the bench

Even with a little text or a hug it reassured me that I was okay and to keep going. Those were the silent leaders. A leader isn't always the person who is tough and yells things straight out in the open for everyone to see/ hear in that moment but does nothing after, who always seems mad at everything, and who is in it for themselves. A leader is someone who is there to not be selfish but to truly better others and the team, to call out someone when behavior is wrong but also praise when things are done right, to be a listener and just realize the big picture, to encourage, to admit they aren't the best and they make mistakes too, and to not give up. This past fall and spring last year, I have learned how to use these skills and I plan on using all of them to the best of my ability because I know how it feels to get discouraged. I will be an encouraging teammate on and off the field because that is how we become a state worthy team. Team unity is something that needs to be brought into focus because without that we are nothing and might as well quit. We need to have eachothers backs and not be jealous or selfish, we are a team, A