My Role Model : My Softball Coach As A Baseball Coach

I met a life changing individual in middle school. We referred to him as “Mr. D”. He was my seventh and eighth grade English teacher. I sat in his class and dozed off during his grammar lectures. He often sparked my attention with jokes, sports scores, stories from literature books. However, the majority of Mr. D’s classes were not overly exciting or stellar in anyway.

Playing sports is a great way to develop leadership skills. I’ve played softball since I could walk. It has been my passion ever since I started. Being the captain of my team for 2 years has taught me how to be a great problem solver, to be confident in myself, and to be a very hard worker. Leaders should be the first person you think of to go to for advice on a problem you’re having. Being a leader I have to do the right thing all the time not only when it is convenient because everyone is watching me. No matter what the situation people turn to me to help guide the team as a whole, on and off the field. If I make an error everyone sees how I react and they use that as an example for how they should act and have good sportsmanship. I have

Athletes are considered to be the biggest role models for children, which is why after considering various topics for my analysis I have chosen ‘Should there be harsher punishments for athletes if they commit a crime?”. I have chosen this, as it’s a major problem for the upcoming athletes of this generation. Children’s role models are committing crimes which then implies to the kids that its part of being an athlete to an extent. It also shows the children that the punishments aren’t that bad, therefore getting away with the crimes they are committing.

He is the kind of person that pushes you hard to make you better but knows your limits. During practices, he challenges us because he knows what we are capable of, and he believes in us. He has taught us to always do our best even when we are tired because in the end the reward will be worth it. He has given me so much advice that not only applies to

I have known Lauryn Banks my entire softball career. Three words that come to my mind when I think of Lauryn are dedicated, supportive, and extraordinary. She is truly one of the most incredible teammates that I could ever have the honor of playing with. Lauryn is the epitome of hardwork. Our high school has an extremely competitive softball team. However, this did not discourage Lauryn. After making JV her sophomore year, she worked incredibly hard to make Varsity her junior. Not only did she make the Varsity team, she was by far one of the most stand out players on the team. Her hard work paid off when she was awarded second team all district infielder. Lauryn is both vocally a leader on the team and a leader by example. Whenever the team is down Lauryn is always there to pick us up.

At the age of 6, I began to understand Americas greatest past time. I was a very ambitious boy who wanted to look up to professional baseball players. Above all, I especially grew very fond of Oakland Athletics 1st baseman Mark McGwire. I truly believed that his character was unmatched as he performed at a very high level. He always seemed to be very collected in his approach. One of the so called “bash brothers of baseball” Mark was a gifted individual that people began to admire on and off the baseball field. That to me is what makes a true role model for kids.

I have been fortunate to be the recipient of untold hours of guidance of my own coaches and mentors. I can only imagine the sacrifices they have made- time away from family and fatigue just to name a couple. As a result of their investment in me, I have had innumerable opportunities, not the least of which will be the opportunity to attend Rice next fall and play baseball for the Owls. I am doing my best to apply the lessons I've learned through Wylie high school sports, to my life and all the lives I touch through service. All of these lessons impacted my life immensely and will follow me through

At the college level, this coaching helps develop the best prospects for a chance to advance to an even higher level of play in the minor or even the major leagues. Being a role model to players is a very important hat for a coach to put on. That means that whatever decisions and lifestyle choices you choose to partake in, you are modeling to your athletes that those actions are acceptable. Robin S. Sharma stated, “Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration.

The female Softball coach that I interviewed was Coach Schroeder. I met her while volunteering for the sports medicine at Consumes. I think she is a great coach, she was runner up at the national champion game where they came one game short she even had stints with coaching and playing on the division 1 level. Moving on we talked about ethic issues with within the sports realm. The first thing I asked Coach Schroeder was what she thought on title IX and the impact. Here is that her thoughts were on Title IX and how it would be beneficial. She says if you make more room for women in the sports industry they will come because you’re giving them a great shot to be a successful leader and contributor which is really great. But she felt that

He video taped my swing, corrected my approach, and gave me the confidence to become the best of my capabilities. My Dad and I practiced on this schedule for three years. My first year, I was just a bit lower in skills than my teammates, but that never stopped me from reaching my goal. By the time I was in seventh grade I became a very good softball player, and was allowed to join a travel team. With this, I dedicated even more of my time since travel ball was the next step up. As a freshman coming into highschool ball, I earned a spot on varsity team as a starter. When I look back to see my growth as a softball player, I think of the little girl who almost stopped playing, but didn’t because her Dad believed in

As Babe Ruth once said, “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” Babe Ruth has given me inspiration to aspire my softball career. I play basketball because I just have a love and passion for the game. Nobody really inspired me to play I just picked up a ball one day and started shooting. I love outdoor sporting, and my stepbrother Brandon Mayhann, inspires me to pursue and enjoy outdoor sporting.

I have learned how to play baseball well. I have been playing baseball since I was 5 years old. When I first started I was the only one that knew what they were doing because I had seen baseball on TV before. When I first started I played first base for the first few years, but as I got older I started to play multiple positions until high school. I never really got coached well and actually learned anything until I was 10 years old. I still talk to that coach every once in a while. The first coach that gave me valuable advice was Dave Farace. He helped me become a better player by teaching me how to field certain balls and he also changed my stance, which helped me become a better hitter. He came to my practices and helped coach me until middle

My role model would be Ethen Polson because he wasn’t that type of guy that was always talking to other teacher and not giving any of the kids’ attention, he was always watching for kids that needed help. I would love to be like that. Ethen was always looking for ways to improve his tumbling abilities. He still is, he did a backflip every day for a year and he completed it. I think he is doing it again this yar. Ethen is my role model because he was always watching for people in need, he always looked for ways to improve, and he was kind to all of his

Playing sports has taught me a lot. My coaches, teammates and competing have taught me a tremendous amount of values. As a volleyball player I have been taught a lot morally, for example commitment has been number one. When I start something I commit, I have never In the 18 years of my life quit anything. If I could choose one individual that has helped with my growth and maturity in an immense way, it would be my first high school volleyball coach, Coach Iammarino. Coach Iammarino was like a normal person when I first met her - very nice and coach-like. I think I was shocked at how short she was because normally volleyball players are insanely tall. Despite the hardships in my volleyball career with her, I commend her for her ability to be

I am Rhys Kirkland from Prosper High School in Prosper, TX and I had an assignment for business information management II to write someone that I respect and I think of you as a respected role model. I liked a quote you said, “Mediocre people hate high achievers, and high achievers hate mediocre people.” I liked this quote because it relates to everyday and how you shouldn’t be okay with being average. You have role modeled how you shouldn’t be proud of being average with taking no days off and pushing all your players to excel at their best. You also show have in life there is only one option and that opinion is being the best you can be. You are known for being a good leader and motivator. That is a good thing because negative attitude does