The story The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster says that “what you learn today, for no reason at all, will help you discover all the wonderful secrets of tomorrow.” That quote describes how learning new things is a great factor because later on in the future, it’ll help you figure out something you didn’t know before. There is many things that a person can learn to do in just a matter of minutes. For others it may take up to several weeks just to learn how to do that specific task. As I was growing up, I’ve always love the game of basketball. When I was at the young age of five, I got my first basketball for my birthday. I can still remember what kind of basketball I had received that day. It was a multi-colored Spalding kid’s ball. Right when I unpacked the basketball, I quickly ran outside and began to try and dribble it. As I got older, I quickly developed more skills. I personally believe that I have natural athleticism. I believe that because it …show more content…
It taught me how to be more social and talk to the people around me. I was usually the shy kid in the group until I realized that one major focus while playing basketball was communication. Communication is a major key while on the hardwood because you always got to keep an eye open for your teammates and they’ll do the same. Another skill I developed was my jumping ability. My vertical increased as I got older. For example; as a freshman in high school I could touch the rim on a regulation sized hoop. As a sophomore, I had my first dunk but, it was with a volleyball not a basketball. The summer going into junior year, I had worked on a lot of plyometric workouts which increased my vertical. Junior year, I had my first dunk in an actual basketball game. My teammates and I will never forget that moment. Nobody in my team knew that I could dunk until I showed them. As a senior now. I am going to try and get my ball handling skills more
...e you a great shooter. Although I suffered injuries in my past basketball career which earned me a basketball scholarship to play collegiate basketball, I am now more knowledgeable about my position. This knowledge has helped me reflect on myself and my experiences as a player transitioning to a coach. I believe it is important that I educate my players and teach them proper mechanics but also mental set. Acknowledge that the jump shot is more than a motion of physical ability and talent, it takes a great amount of thinking and implying the information you already know to what you learned. All coaches throughout the country regardless of their level should have knowledge of biomechanics and require there staff to also know the following information. This allows the opportunity for kids to learn the correct technique, prevent injuries, and transform them as a player.
Starting my freshman year at County High School, I played basketball and loved every minute of it. I wouldn’t be conceited enough to say I was good, but God did bless me with the talent to play. My life revolved around the sport of basketball; some would say I slept, ate, and breathed every part of it. I spent all my time training and practicing to make myself a more dedicated athlete. This dedication not only helped me as a player, but also molded me into the person I am today. It somehow helped to prepare me for what defeat I would face with back surgery in the future.
“The odds of a high school basketball player making it to the “next level” to play college basketball (DI, II, or III) is slim. In fact, only 3.4% of high school players go on to play college basketball. Taking it even further, only 1.2% of college basketball players go on to get drafted in the NBA” (Winters, 2016). There are two types of players in the game. There are the kids who play basketball because they are athletic, and all they are seeking to gain is the recognition and awards. They want to be known. Those players are self-centered, they do not play for the team, and generally don’t play because they love the game. These are the types of players who don’t usually go on to play at the next level. On the other hand, there are the players that absolutely dedicate their life to the game of basketball just because they love the game. That is what coaches are looking for in a player, and that is the kind of player I am striving to be.
As a teenager we all go through a stage in life where we have an obstacle that is thrown our way. Throughout the book the Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, Milo, the main character, viewed his life as dull and a waste of time. When he entered a mysterious tollbooth that appeared in front of his house, the magical people gave him task to complete. It challenged him and made him learn lessons that encouraged him to change his point of view on life from dull to interesting. As for myself, I have problems with the demon that takes away my confidence at times in need. This cloud that lingers over my shoulder breathes in all my positive energy and scoops my confidence away from me. When I stare at its red-devil eyes, it's mesmerizing me into
It will encourage students to try their best to accomplish superior grades. It opens their eyes in a different perspective on behavior as well as stronger scholastic peer relationships. It gives students activities excluding school work, because teenagers generally focus their mind on unacceptable actions. Parents commonly show passion along with appreciation when their child/children play a sport. They get to have a closer relationship and be elaborate with them more often than normal. Frequently, students do not care about their reputation or acknowledge the adults’ opinions on themselves; but in my opinion, playing sports and being mostly involved with their schools presents an improved character while in school and once they graduate. I was once told that “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” Additionally, self-esteem in high school is hard to come by, occasionally sports help! Sports cause you to interact with other people and uplift you to do better. It presents a sharpened perspective on your schoolwork, career, future, and life altogether. In some cases, playing a sport can benefit you in an enhanced form. Scholarships can be a broad opportunity for valuable players with a good education on their shoulders. As well as, college recruitment can be another option. Money is hard to come by for college and if that seems to be a struggle for a student playing a sport can help tremendously. That
Learning can be defined as simple for some and difficult for others. Everyone has a different way of learning new material. In the first paragraph I mention a story about a man who wasn’t denied to learn and just gave up, but then starts reading and finds a new love for learning. The second paragraph, the story is biography about a lady who was struggling to learn and study, but meets a group who makes learning a whole new and exciting thing. The last paragraph mentions different skills to enhance the brain.
In conclusion, it can be stated that basketball is a sport that has a positive influence on individuals from a tender age right through their adulthood. The sport has improved the overall behavior and performance of young adults, teaches them teamwork and persistence. Basketball also brings unity in communities and races alike, and has a constructive influence on the economy as a whole.
Another key thing to remember is the countless hours that are sacrificed by the games coaches, trainer, and player to maintain the unparalleled physical fitness that will win games. Blood, sweet, and tiers have been given night end and night during practice and in game to achieve the goal of the game, which is winning. Basketball is an area that tricky when it comes to train and a person making to be successful because size play a huge role “If your father was a computer programmer, you are more than a 1.12 times more likely to become a computer programmer. For playing basketball, the factor is at least 62. Clearly, genetics matter, from height to quickness to vertical jump.
My math teacher, Mr. Frank, always told the class, “It is always better to have learned something and never needed to use it, then to need to learn something you need to use.” That is the reason I have taken courses that are more difficult. However, the skills I have learned in classes like physics, trigonometry, or higher level English will untimely make my college education easier because I have seen the concepts before, and it will be easier to compose essays for applying for colleges and finding a job. My math teacher is not the only one that believes in this philosophy. Sarah Caldwell, “One of America's best known and most adventurous conductors and opera directors,” (New York Times, 2006) stated, “Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can, there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” It is clear to see that Sarah also a similar philosophy of leaning as my math teacher; she is stating that she thinks everyone should learn as much as they can because you never know when you might have to use it, and when you use the knowledge you learned, you will be very happy you took the time to learn it. Learning should be something you continue to do even after your years of formal education. Brian Tracy, professional speaker, author, and CEO of Tracy™, stated, “Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The move valuable asset you’ll ever have
Being part of the basketball clique in high school helped me learn the intrapersonal and social communication skills I use today. As a child playing basketball was my favorite activity or hobby. It's also the way I met a lot of my good friends that I have now. All my close friends I have met. I have met them through playing basketball.. Whether they were on my team, the opposing team or just fans in the crowd who admired my play. Not only has basketball helped me gain friends, but basketball also taught me a lot about life. There are many aspects of life that coincide with basketball. For instance basketball is a team game and an individual game. Like in life you have to work together with other people. The communication skills I learned from basketball helped me communicate with friends, girlfriends, parents and bosses at work.
Life is full of complications and hardships. There are often obstacles that we go through as we mature as adults. Learning new things is just one of our many qualities. Some say that life isn’t all that difficult. There are people that live by the simplest things, like what they had learned from kindergarten.
My family watched every Kentucky Basketball game and watched high school basketball a lot when I was young. My entire family would go watch my cousin play basketball and that’s when I can remember being introduced to sports. I started playing basketball when I was four years-old at an Upwards program. Once I started going to school I started playing basketball the first year I could in fourth grade and in seventh grade I started playing high school basketball and
When you look at a basketball what do you see? Most would see an orange, sphere, shaped rubber ball. There are black lines and real leather. If you look closer, you would even see the size of the ball in which you are playing with. A basketball could be just a toy for many, or even represent a release for others, but for me, it means a lot more. A basketball represents my blood, sweat, tears, passion, sacrifice, and most of all, a sense of belonging, like a family. At this moment in my life, there are only three things I devote my life to- family, friends, and basketball. Basketball has shaped my life probably more than anything else. Basketball has instilled in me a vicious will to achieve and embrace my ambitions instead of fearing them. Basketball gave me an open opportunity to try something new. New opportunities and experiences are not such a big deal anymore. From academics to personal matters, the lessons that I have learned from basketball has impacted my life.
Throughout my life I have attempted to understand many concepts. Some of them I understood right away, while others took me much longer to comprehend. Several times though, I have experienced a light-bulb moment and suddenly understood what I did not understand only moments ago. The sudden sense of accomplishment from such moments is wonderful because not only have you learned a new skill, but you also learned it in a short period of time. The time between learning a skill and experiencing the light-bulb moment where you finally understand it may take a long time, or it may be very brief.
“Life is like a basketball, it bounces up and down.” I love basketball. I feel affection for the taste of victory, when you win a game. However, I also find losing a worthwhile experience. I worship the feeling where you score a point. It’s slow motion at first, as you gaze at the shot you’ve made, wondering if it is going to manage. Then the taste of your salty sweat and the sound of your pounding heart are back in action. *Swoosh* the ball rapidly swirls into the hoop and falls through the net. It is so stunning, and so breath-taking. “Beautiful shot! BEAUTIFUL!” the coach would yell. Everyone would give a little cheer, and I would smile and look down. I am proud to make the shot, but not cocky about it. It’s for the team, teamwork… I would think in my head. Afterwards, I would be focusing on how to get my head completely into the game, that’s how addicting it is.