At My Best

Growing up in a small town didn’t exactly give me a lot of opportunities or fun things to do. However, Emmetsburg takes pride in its athletics and gives students the chance to get involved. I guess this is why I, along with over half of my school, took part in some kind of sport or extracurricular activity. As time went on I developed more skills along with a love for athletics. Although I played volleyball, basketball, track, and softball I believe I was truly at my best during my junior year track season.
As weird as it may seem I went out for track every other year since seventh grade, with the exception of staying out of my senior year. I don’t know why I did this or how this trend got started but it worked out pretty well. During my sophomore year, when I wasn’t out, we had a new track coach and biology teacher named Mr. Brennan. For the first time Emmetsburg had hired a coach that seemed to actually know what he was doing.
Mr. Brennan’s workouts were very demanding mentally and physically, and every day was a struggle. Although sometimes it seemed like I couldn’t run any farther or go any faster, I somehow always seemed to find a place inside that made it possible. Finishing each work out gave me the biggest feeling of accomplishment because I knew I could do it and the next day I would be able to do it better.
Fortunately, my hard work paid off and I made it to state in several events that year. I also improved my work ethic and motivation which not only helped me in track and other sports the next year, but in other aspects in my life as well. For example, I began to take more pride in my homework and in my relationships with family and friends. All of these lessons have helped me transition to college because I now know what it takes and how much hard work can accomplish in academics and in building new friendships.