People say that being a freshman in high school is very nerve-racking. I could see how this is a true statement. When I was a freshman in high school, I was very intimidated by several things like trying to keep my friends from middle school, trying to make the high school volleyball team, and trying to fit in with the older volleyball players. It might be hard to believe, but volleyball has helped me through all of these things. When I tried out for the high school volleyball team, I was very intimidated by the other girls and their talent. I knew for a fact that if I wanted a spot on the team, I would have to work for it, and that’s exactly what I did. I spent countless hours practicing volleyball at home, so that when tryout day came, I would surely make the team. I can remember the rush of energy I felt when I was told that I made the team, but not just any team, the varsity team! …show more content…
Later on, they even helped me to improve my skills. Not only did they help me with volleyball, but they gave me advice on what to do and what not to do in high school. There was one thing that they told me that I will always remember. They said, “Don’t let your ‘friends’ tear you down because you are talented. Real friends wouldn't try to tear one another down, they would try to lift each other up.” When they said that, it made a lasting impression on me. I finally realized that all this time my ‘friends’ were making me feel guilty for something that I worked hard for and earned. I also noticed that I was just letting people tear me down, and in the end, I lost a few people who I thought were my old friends. This upset me that I lost their friendship, but I gained more real friends than i’ve ever
The moment when I really knew I loved volleyball was on the high school team. Playing the sport gets tough and stressful at times because you need to condition every practice, dive for every ball without it dropping, and be prepared for games and
Through the evolution of associations and legislation, the restrictions of women’s athletics lifted and created equality in athletics between the sexes. In addition, Dr Ruth H. Alexander, Weiss, and Lawler are responsible for the establishment and success of Lady Gator athletics, specifically volleyball. Marilyn McReavy, with a career of 156-100 at UF, and Mary Wise whose reign includes 58 straight home wins lead Lady Gator’s volleyball to a prominent standing not only in the SEC, but also in the nation.
I practically was born with a ball in my hands, and whether it was bumping the ball around the house or knocking over things that just happened to be in my path, I was always with my precious volleyball. My family is also rooted into into the sport. After my mom’s high school team at Central won the state championship, she went on to play at Southeast Missouri. She has been an inspiration to me, and at 10 years old I began to play club volleyball thanks to her. Being one of the youngest on my team, I never got much playing time, but that year of watching and learning helped me settle into a team the year
My sophomore year of high school I played on the Junior Varsity volleyball team. We began preparing for the season by doing two-a-days the first week of August. We worked out hard the first two weeks then had our first scrimmage that next Friday. We won the scrimmage, but it was a pretty messy game. It was like we were all doing our best individually, but we were not working together as a team. The court was silent during each play and each time somebody messed up the rest of the team got mad at them.
Both teams are fighting for the win, only one point away, my adrenaline starts to run. I have adapted to live for the rush that comes with playing a sport. Volleyball has definitely been an outlet for me when it comes to school, family, and simply anything else. I have been on my high school volleyball team since freshman year. Although I loved playing, each year I struggled finding a balance between school and practice. I never let the struggle bring me down. I stayed committed to school and stayed on top on my assignments. I will admit there were times that i thought I couldn't do it anymore but i knew that to continue playing i needed to keep my grades up.
I first joined my high school’s tennis team when I was a freshman. Although I had little knowledge of the sport due to the district’s lack of a tennis program at the junior high I attended, I still wanted to experience something new. However once tryouts came around, I was one of the unfortunate ones to be cut for no logical reason. The news devastated me and made me feel that I wasn’t good enough to do anything. On the other hand, my friends made the team and encouraged me to try again the following year because they knew I could improve and be great. I took their advice and practiced from days on end the rest of my freshman year to improve and tryout for the team my sophomore year. Through the hard work and determination, I found myself on the team my sophomore year and joining varsity my junior and senior years, which made me feel a lot better about myself.
Volleyball represents my most meaningful commitment not just because I have invested so much into it, but also because it it’s a passion of mine and has been a part of my life since elementary school. The impact my coaches and teammates have had on my life has helped make me the confident and determined individual I am today. Volleyball also takes up a lot of time and there are many sacrifices that come with the sport and playing on a team. To keep up my skills, I have had to give up a lot of my free time and parts of my summer. Balancing school with practices was also a challenge, but participating in one of my passions made it worthwhile. I have persevered through difficult times and learned new lessons along the way, so there is nothing that could make this sport less meaningful to me. (148)
In 9th grade, I was nervous coming into high school because of what my cousins would tell me before the school year started. I weighed 110 and 5’6 tall, very small compared to the other students in my class. I had just recently quit football 2 years prior to me starting high school. Even though I wanted to play, every player that played seemed like giants to me. I kept procrastinating on when I was going to join the team, but year after year I slowly got taller and
And that's the best of the best players. I made the team with my 2 close companions, Brenna and Lexi. When my mother got the call about the tryouts, although I was scared, I felt this sense of determination and devotion. After my mother told me I made the team, I was roused. I know knew at that moment, I was going to have to work extra hard, push myself past the limits to succeed, and be the greatest player I could possibly be.
I love volleyball even though it has not always been easy. I have had a lot of problems during my volleyball journey that have helped me grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. I started playing volleyball in fifth grade on the middle school team and am now playing on JV. I did not get a lot of playing time when I first started, but I practiced and learned the basics of the game. I developed a love for the game with a great group of girls that I looked up to, during my first season. I have not always had the best team and coach, though.
Most girls in high school ball play for fun, to get in shape, or to get a physical education credit. They are not willing to give their time and dedication to the sport for any longer than a two hour practice. A lot of people often play just to get the full “high school experience” participating in a sport which is stupid and unnecessary. Some high school players have never had any experience playing this sport until high school and have to build their skills from the ground up. High school volleyball has become so coexistent with club that it is starting to fade away (J.
On the final day of tryouts, towards the end, we received the minuscule stapled piece of paper once again. Just like the preceding year, my family and I had all gathered around in the living room and I gradually opened it to find “Congratulations, you have made the RNR volleyball team! Our first practice will be held on…” Subsequently, I had burst into tears of joy. My hard work had paid off.
I was devastated when I was cut from the team. Volleyball was my life; I absolutely loved the sport. How could they do this to me? Everyone told me things would turn out fine, but how did they know? A close friend of mine wrote me a letter stating, “I know that right now it is hard to accept the paths that God has chosen for us, but I am sure whatever you decide to do with what has been thrown in your way you can surpass everyone else”.
As I walked onto the volleyball court, I noticed people were screaming and cheering all around me. They were all around me, and yet they all sounded strangely distant. I was nervous. I was worried that we might lose, but worst of all, I was worried that I might end up letting my teammates down. Negative thoughts continued filled my head and I drew closer and closer to my position. Once again, I found myself asking whether or not I truly belonged on this team. Now, this certainly was not the first time I questioned my place on the team, but little did I know that it would be the last.
It seems strange that a simple sport can do so much to a person, but it is not just a simple sport. To an outsider it is just volleyball, but to a player it is love, commitment, and family. It is a way to connect with people who become people in your life that are unforgettable. I have spent the past five years playing this sport with many different girls and I watched them as they grew up and went on to college and other things in life, and now I am that girl. I am now a senior in high school playing volleyball for the last year and I could not imagine what my life would be like if I had never tried this