Personal Statement
Hi, my name is Lindsay Peters, but I go by my middle name Shameer. I grew up in a place where I thought there was no possible way I would be where I am right now. A couple years I was a kid who goes through school normally without doing any sports and hoping to get an academic scholarship when I graduate. This year I am a completely different in kid. Even though this is my first year playing football I made the JV team as a starter and after my 3rd game i was pulled up to Varsity as starting defensive end.
Yes, I'll admit when I was pulled I was a little bit nervous but I was ready and the first thing I said at the first practice i went to was " I'm sorry but right now I'm not trying to make friends, I'm trying to get my starting spot no matter who I have to go through I will get it." That moment built some courage and determination in me to play to the best of my ability and at the end of the season I was awarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year for my team. I look back on my sophomore football season as season of me pushing myself and grinding to be the best that I could be, but all my success wouldn't have come if my cousin didn't believe in me. He still stands by me step by step in this new process I am still learning. So I may not be your ideal prospect with many years under his belt. I may not be the fastest or the strongest, but I sure will push myself to be.
