Personal Statement
As a student athlete, I have many collegiate goals and aspirations. Foremost among them is to attain a degree in forestry or a related field. I know I would enjoy this field of work because of the time I have spent living in the country and being outdoors. Alongside this, I have a great love for the game of football and am eager to continue to play at the next level. I hope to improve myself as a person and as a player through a football program so as to become a more well rounded and adaptable person.
I possess many qualities that would make me a good fit for a college football program. First off, I am a very dependable player and person. Because of this dependability, I strongly believe in following through and finishing what I have started rather than flaking off when things go bad. For example, I am in the weight room at 5am every morning and am constantly encouraging teammates to join me. Through many years of 4H and FFA, I learned that regardless of how tired I am, I have responsibilities and until they are taken care of, I cannot rest. I have also learned the value of listening and learning from those who have more experience than me because without listening tasks are harder and take longer. One thing that people around me say is that they appreciate how, even when I am challenged, I respond calmly and take feedback without becoming defensive or upset which allows me to respond well to constructive criticism.
As a player, I understand that athleticism is paramount for recruits but that character plays a critical role as well. Without characteristics that give a player the motivation and drive to improve, they will become stagnant in their level of play. This is why I spend time in the weight room when it's not required and why I continue my training in the offseason. I think I have a lot of qualities that would help me fit into a team where the leadership expects a positive culture, even if things look grim. For example, I can be relied on even when I don't receive much glamour for my work. One lesson I have learned from being an offensive lineman is that unless I mess up no one cares how well I did. While some may complain that this makes the job and position not worth the effort I disagree. I see it this way because, even when no one else notices, I get personal satisfaction from the knowledge I performed the best I could and gave my team everything.
