Personal Statement
I hope to attend a college where I can not only succeed academically, but athletically as well. My goal is to perservere through the hard times because I know that I am capable of accomplishing whatever I set my mind to. For instance, I've been playing soccer since I was about 5 years old and I didn't have much skills since I was new to the sport. However, I told myself that I wouldn't give up because I'm not a quitter, and as the years went by, I watched myself grow into a strong, confident, and talented athlete.
What makes me a good candidate? Well, I have many years of experience and throughout those years, I've learned that it's not just about winning, but also about teamwork, commitment, and motivation. These characteristics are what make a team successful overall. I consider myself a good player, but I also know that to be a good player you have to give your teammates an opportunity to shine as well. Something that I've taken away from being an athlete overall is that there's no "I" in team. As far as academics go I've made a commitment to increase my GPA each year because settling for less than you're capable of doesn't help you in the long run.
