Swimming Captain Research Paper

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For the past 10 years, competitive swimming exposed me to a variety of new people. My adult role models along with my closest friends all connect to my swimming career in some way. I was honored to be named a captain of my high school swim team, a recognition only few receive on our 50-member team. Being a captain not only meant leading pre-swim exercises and receiving an award at the end of the year, it meant having people look up to me and being accountable for my actions. When a swimmer raced poorly or needed some encouragement, that swimmer turned to me. Having a constant smile on my face or saying “we can do it” became an everyday occurrence. Parents frequently approached me to say how much I impacted their child’s life or how they came home saying my pre-meet pep talk encouraged them through their tough races. While completing a team …show more content…

Over the past three years I dedicated a large amount of time to this club, and now hold the office of President. Being president of a club of over 120 members requires a lot of skill and organization to plan meetings, contact guest speakers, and communicate with the members. Talking to people that are a part of the business world is a huge part of my responsibility, as well as taking part in several community service opportunities. Every year, the Fort Mill Business Leaders host a Christmas Angel Tree Project. We select families in our community and provide them with much needed food, clothes, and toys for their children over the holiday season. Impacting families in our community in such a positive way not only brings them joy, but it brings our club members together as well. Getting more people involved in this club topped my priories in my role as President. I made and hung posters, posted on social media, and led our weekly meetings. This club allowed me to make strong connections with people currently in the business

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