There is nothing more inspiring than knowing I made a difference in someone’s life. Even though it wasn’t life changing or won’t make a difference in the long run, in the moment it mattered. To little kids, achieving a goal can be as exciting and simple as making it across the high balance beam. Coaching taught me this and many other lessons that I can apply to my life.
At first I only coached recreational gymnastics because it combined two positive things: getting paid and the sport closest to my heart. What I didn’t realize was the impact my knowledge of the sport could have on kids. Something as simple as teaching a gymnast something new and seeing their excitement was able to put a smile on my face. It gave me a sense of pride when a gymnast would say that they were happy I was their teacher again. It fueled me to continue coaching because I have always been a people pleaser. Along with that pride, came the challenging task and responsibilities of keeping the kids on track at all times. This meant that I immediately figured out how to use quick thinking to problem solve because things often didn’t go as planned. Experiencing both positive and negative scenarios, forced me to develop into a stronger leader. Leadership, in my opinion, is all about learning to overcome the stressful situations in life
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However, my junior year of high school my time management skills were truly put to the test. Being that it was one of the most crucial years of high school I knew that if I wanted to excel in my extracurriculars and see the outcome that I desired in my academics, I needed to prioritize my schedule. This meant adding a new level of discipline to my life. I made the choice to give up some of my free time for coaching, and, at the same time, had to figure out how to properly manage my necessary studies. I continue to apply both of these aspects to my life, and because of them I have become a more organized student.