Personal Narrative: A Career As A Student Athlete

As a student-athlete, one of the most important lessons I learned was how crucial it was to be a student before an athlete. Athletes devote endless amounts of time to sports during the summer, but also stay busy throughout the school year. Knowing how to manage my time and put my school work first is a trait I learned from being active. Teachers still hold athletes accountable for various assignments, and I knew that my overall education was to be put before all else. While I don’t plan on playing sports in college, I will still need to devote time to my school work before doing other activities, like work. Being a team member is also something I’ve learned because of sports, and it’s always pushed me to be a better athlete. One of the