Personal Narrative: Football In America

In my opinion it is the best sport that I have ever came in contact with. Between Baseball, Basketball, Tennis and Track I believe that Football is the greatest sport ever created. It is my favorite thing in popular culture right now. The game of Football also allowed me to build character and grow as a person, and it taught me how to preserver through adversity. This game has enhanced my perception about commitment and sacrifice. This sport is the reason that I am able to attend the Howard University. This game is also a good stress reliever; I mean who wouldn’t want to hit someone legally without getting in trouble.

Football wasn’t just a sport for me. It shaped my life in a lot of different ways it helped me become the person I am today. I started playing football when I was twelve years old when I started play it became the best sport ever. I started learning how to do a lot of different stuff on the football field. Football allowed me to take my anger out on the field.

I practiced at every practiced and played in every game. With my help on the offensive line, our team went undefeated and then moved on and captured the youth championship title, a game where I again played every down and never gave an inch. The season as a whole was by no means easy, but the championship game was the toughest. I blocked a guy that was a foot taller than me and he had about ninety pounds on me. This did not discourage me though, I worked him every play. My hard work and dedication showed so much that the coaches recommended me for the all star game. For the all star game each team in the county recommended five players, then all the players were split into two teams. After a week of practice with the new team, the two all star teams played on the following saturday. I again worked hard enough that I started and played the entire game. We again won the game. Due to my hard work and dedication, not only did I prove my mother wrong and get recognized for being the first female in the county to play, I also started a movement. After my football career, many other females in the county decided to challenge the gender stereotype and play

The time had come and I thought I had it but I was wrong. It was the last game of the year and it was one of the coldest ones yet. The coach called my name and told me to go out and play wide receiver. I ran out to my position and as I am running my heart sank as if I was on a roller coasters going down a steep drop. They told me the play and they were throwing to me and as I got set up my heart started racing. Then I hear “Down… Set… Hut!!!” I start running my route feeling the cool air hitting my face. I turn and see the ball coming way above my head. I put my hands up above my head and I feel the ball hit my hands and go flying. I felt so disappointed thinking if only I was bigger.

It was my junior year and football season was over. We had won the state championship. It was time to relax and enjoy basketball season. Basketball season was always a fun time. I was a grade younger than most of my friends who were on the team. I was always the kid that was brought up to sit on the bench or be the sixth man. I never really got too much playing time, however, sometimes if there was a big man on the other team, or some sort of foul trouble for one of the seniors, I would get in. I had been playing with these same kids since the 6th grade. My role on the team had been the same all the way up to this point. That was ok with me. What I really enjoyed though were all the trips and tournaments and just hanging

The game of football has been a crucial part of my life and an integral aspect in my maturity as a young man. From playing, watching, or teaching the game, I have learned many qualities that are needed to be successful in life. I have gained toughness from many long workouts, practices, and games. I have also learned how to take criticism in a positive way and become better from it. At Michigan, I would hope to continue any role possible involving football. Whether it would be playing, coaching, or even helping with equipment, I would love to participate in any way

Football is a great sport. I also did football myself. When I was nine years old I joined the Tri County Hurricanes. When I first joined the team I was trash. I did not know how to hold the ball, throw the ball, nor catch the ball. When I was practicing at home and on the field I got better and better every day . So I got back on the field the next month and I out ran people, caught the ball, and I made the QB( Quarterback ) spot and wants we got done all you done all you can smell is the wet grass and all you can hear is the football players hitting each other back to back to back.

After my first game at running back, I felt like everyone looked up to me because the Coaches told me the next week that I was going to dress for the varsity game and play in the J.V. game, because I did so well at my game. I was so excited and proud of myself because of the perseverance that I showed. I could have given up, but I kept my confidence up and challenging myself to work harder and telling myself not to quit. After my freshman year the head coach of the varsity football team introduced me to my mentor.

Football was the first sport I’ve really loved. In my opinion it is truly amazing and whoever made it is amazing. I have played for years and It is still my favorite sport. I love everything about it, but my favorite parts were the practices, my team, and my games.

When I left school that beautiful Spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me. After another long and boring day, I happily walked out the building and was searching for my dad’s car. He was parked on the edge of the street and told me to hop in the backseat. He looked at me and said that he has a surprise for me. I was extremely excited.

But just because I made the team, it did not guarantee me a starting yet alone, one that would gt play time. So again I had to overcome my size differ with speed as well as play recognition. The first few weeks were not the easiest for me, due to my lack of training in the previous year. But perseverance was on my side, and on the last week of the preseason, I was able to secure my spot as the junior varsity starting left tackle. Unlike, freshman year though, I mainly focused on one position, but on a few occasions I was able to play

All the hope I had was lost when I was put in a situation that I wasn’t used to being in, but this experience taught me modesty. During this time I realized things were not going to be handed to me, I have to work harder as life progresses. I was not alone in the ventures of being on the B team in fact, that is where I met some of my closest friends. This is also the time where I started respecting other sports and quit having a single story about how other sports do not demand as much effort. I felt like Adichie’s college roommate in a sense, as I thought that other sports were not as physically demanding as mine. I feel like gaining knowledge other sports helped me understand football better. With this knowledge that I gained I became a well-rounded player and started on my sophomore football

Before my first day of my 11th grade year, it was the first day of practice for the football season with full equipment on, and I had been anxiously waiting for it. The sun was out and it was a great day to practice. After warm-ups and exercises were complete our Head Coach told us to prepare for a tackling drill. I didn’t want to wait so I was the first one up to go. Coach blew the whistle..."fee-bee!" As I approached my teammate we made helmet to helmet contact. My body immediately became paralyzed and I couldn’t control myself from falling face first into the turf. It felt like my life flashed before my eyes. I remember the coaches and players shouting my name, but the sound was unclear. I tried moving but my body just wasn’t responding.

It was Senior year, a year that is believed to be filled with excitement and simplicity. For many high school students, Senior year is the last “Hoorah” and last opportunity to make memories with fellow classmates. For me, Senior year was hell. Coming from a small school that heavily relied on its Basketball program to give them a good name, attempting to be a part of other teams/programs led to extreme criticism. So being captain of the Football team didn’t provide any perks.

My passion for the game of football went undiscovered until my senior year. I’ve played football for as long as I can remember. From playing flag football in third and fourth grade all the way up to my senior year of highschool, it has always been a part of my life. I always found myself doing something football-related, whether it be playing it with friends, watching it on TV, or playing it on the PlayStation. To me, football is a way of bonding with friends and family. This sport brings you closer as a team, and it’s a way of making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.