College Admissions Essay: Responsibility As A Student Athlete

Mitt Romney once said, “Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.” Responsibility is a quality everybody should have. Some people may not have to do much for themselves, or may have fewer responsibilities than others. On the other hand, some may have a great deal of responsibilities. I feel as I am one to have a great deal of responsibilities. Growing up in my family, we were held to a higher standard, and pushed to be the best person we could be. This pushed me to attempt to go above and beyond with my academics and athletics. Everything I have done in life so far has sculpted me into the responsible person I am today. Whether it was on the court, field, or in the classroom I believe I have proven to be a responsible and trustworthy student athlete.

As an athlete your teammates are relying on you every game to do your job. With playing four sports in High School at the varsity level you learn quickly that if you are not in it for the team then you should get used to being on the bench. In addition, being a captain for 8 seasons has also sculpted me as a leader, and been a great responsibility and privilege. As a captain you are chosen by your teammates to be the leader and most responsible teammate on the floor. Being chosen shows that you have your teammates trust, and the only way to keep it is to continue to do your job on and off the court to better your team. I can honestly say that athletics has pushed me to be the most responsible friend, athlete, and student I can possibly