Personal Narrative: A Career As A Professional Athlete

Growing up my dad played in the NFL and my mother volunteered in the non-profit world, many different churches, and other local charity events. As my mom worked as a volunteer in these many different events I got to see how people managed to safely attracts hundreds and sometimes even thousands of people to an event to raise awareness and donate money for a specific cause. When event I remember her taking part in was a mud run that raised awareness for sickle cell. There were people who were apart of the vent management staff, and then there was people who were recruited as volunteers based off of profile status such as: professional athletes, governments officials, or celebrities. Often times the turnout of the event depended on who the particular person was that was volunteering for that specific event, and the entertainment that was provided during the event. For example, in the particular mud run it attracted people who wanted to compete in a 5k race, and those people who were just interested in supporting a cause. Being around professional athletes growing

His company (verified athlete) is player-marketing tool that helps kids get recruited to the school that best fits their talents. I have worked with my dad a little on how to bring kids into his program. However, what he has decided to do is get the same technology and equipment that colleges use to verify their athletic ability through different types of agilities, and create a combine for kids. The combines will first kick off in Houston. My mother is in charge of creating this event, and finding the best ways to bring in the most kids. By doing this she is bringing in high profile active and retired athletes and performers that will entertain the children. She has planned for this event for up to about 6 months and is finally in her final strides of giving birth to her very own