Personal Narrative: A Career As A Basketball Coach

It all started when i was in fourth grade. It all changed what inspired me came by whole big dream that i wanted to be successful at. I was at school just a normal day, and it was times to go to PE, and my coach got out a circular ball that i had never seen in my life. It was kinda colorful, it had some weird word written on it, but i couldn't see from where i was standing. My coach handed us each one of these balls, and coach called them volleyballs. My coach told us what to do and what not to do, so i was at this net, and just gave the ball a high five because that's what he said to do. Coach came over to me, and kinda directed me through and told me it was called a serve. That day i went home thinking about it, and i decided i want to do

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My concern is the head coach we have for U9-10 kid pitch Unfortunately, I do not know his name because he has not addressed nor communicated with the parents. On the first practice, one of the kids' father (who has coached for the YMCA) started helping with the kids and started coaching because the head coach was not there. This is fine with me. I do know that he has baseball experience. The head coach has let the "assistant coaches", pretty much take over with coaching. The concern I have is my daughter is the only girl on the team. She chose to play baseball this season because she wants the challenge and plus she wants a trophy in all sports. Mr. Osborne, you and I both know, Deziray has determination, confidence, and play just as good as

Leadership was a word I was not familiar with when I started playing high school softball as a freshman. As the season started I wasn’t even aware that I had a role until the assistant coach said every player has a specific role that will impact the whole team as it progresses. This opened up my mind and made me realize that although I was just a young player who still needs experience in high school games. I was still being relied on by my teammates and coaches on my specific job on the field and the classroom. Although I was frightened with the role I had, I was supported by my family

The first time I was told that I am a natural leader was by my 3rd grade basketball coach. She informed me of my ability to lead by example and stressed the importance of helping peers by showing them. This approach is as instinctual to me now as it was in 3rd grade. The value I held for leadership persisted throughout high school. I became captain of the volleyball team for two years and I obtained several leadership roles in clubs: I was co-president of Future Leaders of America, vice president of Key Club, tutor chairman of National Honors Society, a member of Student Council, and a mentor for incoming freshmen.

She is running like the wind, a bead of sweat dripping from her face. Just a little bit longer until she reaches the finish line. Just a little bit. And she is there, the stand is erupting, shouting in glee. A new world record had just been set! This track and field star is none other than the Olympic gold medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. A few years before, Babe Didrikson Zaharias sped past the same line of triumph. Both ladies are known for their talent in multiple sports. These ladies are thought to be two of the best athletes of all time, and are an inspiration for all young athletes.

My coach once told me “take a challenge, take a risk because in order to improve you’ve gotta mess up in the process”. He told me to be able to be confident and that I can and will succeed. This gave me the boost of self confidence I needed on and off the court.

The sport of basketball is the sport I go to when I need to clear my mind. After a long stressful day of school, I go to my neighborhood court and I shoot basket after basket. I try to find time every day to play basketball. I want to make myself better. Whether it’s working on my ball handling skills, or just working on my three point jump shot, I practice all of my weaknesses. I have improved so much over the years it’s pretty hard to explain. Basketball has been there when I first moved to Kansas. I came to a new school and I had to find new friends. When those two things didn’t go so well, basketball was there when I needed it most. It got me through the first year of going to school in Kansas. I even found a team I could play with and

Basketball my 6th grade year was rough. It was my very first year ever playing sports. Since I went to a small elementary school everyone made the team and I was the only 6th grade student that joined I was so nervous the first practice my hands were shaking way faster than I could run. The rest of the girls were eighth graders that had a ball thrown at them the second the exited the womb; let me just tell you that season sucked.

I was just swinging my bat, over and over again, with no thoughts in my head. The methodical movement of my bat and the sound of the breeze it makes, was calming to me. My mind was blank as I was just going through my on deck routine. But like always, a few thoughts slipped in. You are going to strike out again, for the third time, my mind told me, You are going to let the whole team down, and lose the game. The championship game. I battled the little devil me on my left shoulder, who was feeding my brain these awful thoughts, by repeating an encouraging phrase. You got this Ashley, you got this Ashley. Feeling better about stepping up to the plate, I look up, only to feel my entire body fill with dread. The catcher was just standing up a little

Both my family and my basketball coach have served as catalysts in changing me for the better. My mother made me change my attitude into a more positive one. My basketball coach has been coaching me since I was 7, constantly stressing me to work hard to get better. My grandmother changed me into being little into a 13-year-old responsible boy, and the same goes for the rest of my family

I found a group of passionate, like-minded individuals and founded an Esports club. All of us had a strong sense of competitive spirit and a thirst to prove ourselves. We had no precedent, no knowledge or mentor. We derived a structure, incorporating roles and responsibilities similar to traditional sports.

That one move ended my basketball career but i’m thankful. I’m still here because what the world do without that makes people laugh.Why couldn't I just let the other team get the ball it’s all my fault that I tried to be a showoff. I’m thankful that didn't have to wear a cast for the rest of my life.

I spent 2 days a week serving as an assistant coach for my high school track club. I assisted the head coach by organizing and directing small group exercises and activities, monitored student’s behavior and performance during practices, and served as a role model and mentor. While volunteering, I shared some insight into the experiences of being a collegiate athlete and offered effective time management strategies. I created an environment of trust and respect and over time the student-athletes became comfortable asking me for advice. By the end of the summer, most of the athletes I worked with competed in the junior national outdoor championship and placed in the top 10 of their events.

Oh… my… gosh! His first. Swish drains the shot. His first points in a game. The team screamed like a banging drum. Let me show you how all this happened. Today I would assist a half court shot in the middle school east gym against are Wauconda Bulldogs. Wauconda was a much larger and faster team than us so we had to play the hardest we played all year.