Personal Statement
I come from a big family having four sisters and one brother. Since I was born, I have always been around football in some fashion whether I was a spectator or a player. My parents were our coaches for peewee football and cheerleading so it was inevitable that I fell in love with this game. My family has always supported me in everything that I do – we are a tight, close-knit group. Growing up in a small house with lots of people, I learned early on, what it means to be a team player. Cooperation and respect was “caught” from an early age and has been a cornerstone in my foundation of learning.
When I was a freshman, my coaches wanted me to play on the varsity team that upset many folks in my hometown. Most people claimed I was too young and it became a real topic of discussion. This moment was a turning point for me and this game I love. This controversy drove me to learn more, to be better and to prove to all the naysayers (and me) that I could do this and do it well. I played ironman and I played every game. Once I started on the offensive line, my thought processes and my relationships started to change. Trust and accountability became a stronghold. Me and five other guys have to connect and ensure we are working on the same goal to be successful. Working together is fundamental to being a winner.
Throughout my years in school, I have always filled leadership roles on and off the field. Every year since junior high, I have been an officer in my student body class; I have been president of my FCA club and now I serve as president of the student council of my high school. I am involved in Special Olympics, tutoring and helping others in my community. I work hard on my academics and plan to graduate with honors. My love of this sport and the desire to remain a part of this game is what guides me to be a physical education teacher and to one day be a coach sharing, teaching and leading others to be the best they can be.
