Sports in My Life

It goes without saying that sports play a huge role in my life. Sports are something that I think about every day of my life. I do not remember the last day that I have not watched and/or played a sport. However, the role of sports in my life goes far beyond me being a fan. I am a member of our basketball team, and I will attend the Ohio State University next year on a basketball scholarship. Aside from the obvious financial gains of sports, sports have given me a new level of confidence and offered me a way to establish myself as an individual.

Some would argue that sports give children a false sense or security. While that may be the case, it gave me a sense of accomplishment. That confidence that I developed over the course of my career has translated in to other aspects of my life. Also, the way that I carry myself has carried over. I am poised and calm when faced with a crisis; a trait that I feel comes directly from basketball.

Sports has also helped with my sense of identity. My success in sports has separated me from siblings, relatives, friends, classmates etc. and given me a sense of self. In answer to the prompt, sports have played a huge role in my life and in shaping my personality.