Mba Personal Statement

For the past three years I have worked as a coach for the youth basketball organization, the Next Year's Stars. We are composed of twelve basketball teams, spread out amongst four coaches, with myself being the youngest and second most tenured coach. There are practices running at least once a day, with games scheduled all Saturdays and Sundays. I only run practices twice a week and coach two to three games per weekend. Though I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity I have to instill the fundamentals of the game I love, I realize that I could be more active within the organization by taking a heavier workload. By continuing to engage, serve, and coordinate team practices and games within the Next Year’s Stars, I will learn the true meaning of leadership.
Ever since I was six, when I got my first basketball hoop, basketball has been my passion. I have played for ten years straight, always year-round club basketball. Because basketball has been such a significant part of my life, I have learned to thoroughly love all aspects of the game. While I love playing the game, nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than watching players fall in love with game, like I did ten years ago. Every practice, my team starts with their typical warm-up: I lead them through stretches and then have them jog five laps around the gym. Throughout each practice, I enthusiastically demonstrate drills necessary for players to build a concrete foundation that more difficult skills can be built upon. Through these exhibitions, I lead the team and work out the troubles that initially hinder players from possessing said skill. There is no better feeling that of a player mastering a new facet of his game. Another feature of my engagement is attributed to my boss, Coach Fisher. Coach Fisher was the first coach that I met when I came to St. Mark’s. He really helped me become the player I am today, and he introduced me to Coach Guiller. Because of my longstanding relationship with him, I am determined to coach with the same eagerness and understanding that he did with me. This respect motivates me to be enthusiastic towards my
Throughout my three years of working for Coach Fisher, there has been an innumerable amount of times that he has asked me to coach more teams. Though I truly enjoy my work, I normally have to decline because I have other activities planned or need some time to relax. Realistically, I probably take more personal time than is necessary. Now that I have recognized that bad habit, I plan on taking a heavier workload by not only accepting more work, but by insisting on it. In order for me to take on more work, I need to advocate that I truly have the interest to acquire more hours. By sacrificing my personal time, I will grow not only as a coach, but as a leader. Being a leader is not always easy. Leading requires making sacrifices and investing–whether it be money or time. Through the building blocks of engagement, service, and coordination, a more fulfilled and enriched life can be lived. Because I relish coaching for the Next Year’s Stars, I will continue to engage and serve that community for years to come. I will also strengthen my roots within the community by coordinating more work hours and investing more time. By making sacrifices to give more than I get, I will grow as a leader and as an