Personal Statement
What makes me unique is my determination and heart. I have a natural charisma and a drive to grow and become a better, stronger, tougher version of myself that is second to none. Over my six years on my high school’s varsity girls’ tennis team, I have had many moments when I have held up a trophy or a patch. I’ve had many moments when I fell short of the goal. In either instance, what remained constant and relentless was my determination to use life to learn and grow. I am innately passionate and use it to fuel and impact people in my life in a way that is truly infectious. With a natural instinct to lead and an ability to read others, I motivate them to envision and want to be their best selves. As a three year captain, I played an essential part in developing the characters of my bubbly and skilled, yet young and impressionable teammates--some as young as thirteen years old. They needed a leader who could encompass the spirit of a champion. Both in mentality and in action, I was able to lead by example: I helped them find their internal strength, rooted in the heart, and motivated them to aspire to grow, not solely as players, but as people. For that opportunity, I will be forever grateful. I would look forward to continue to grow and help others on any team at the college level.