Personal Narrative: A Career As An Athlete

Every time I step out onto the field I would always get a burst of confidence and pride. Pride for my team, for accomplishing as much as they have this past season and pride for the person I have become since being a part of that team. Ever since day one of playing, I had begun to change me and it has only made me a better person.

Throughout my childhood and young adulthood, my interests have varied. Only one of my many interests have been a constant my whole life, sports. Though I have always loved to play sports, it wasn’t until recently that I started playing on teams for my school. I never saw myself playing for my school, but now I couldn’t imagine not being a part of those teams.

I always used sports as a way to vent my emotions …show more content…
There’s nothing like being a part of such a strong program such as the Massabesic Field Hockey team. Being exposed to the coaches and teammates, I have learned to open up and come out of my shell. I have become more of a leader and I have learned to work together with more people. It taught me how to be serious and get things done as well as being able to laugh and have fun.

Before field hockey I had a hard time socially. I was such a shy person and never really did anything that wasn’t needed of me. Ever since I was a little kid, I would always keep to myself and not have many friends. So once I was able to get passed my shyness and do what I love to do, it made my life so much better. Each year I played, I only made more friendships and bonds. So now, three seasons later, my final high school field hockey season had come to an end and I could not be prouder of not only my team but myself for who I have become. Every free hit, every corner was a rush. Waiting in the cage behind the line for the ball to sail across the circle on a defensive corner. It was a rush and in spite of going over countless corners during practice, there was nothing like it and it only made us better. Those buddy box drills that we would always dread, only made me a

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