In addition to my academic achievements, I was a member of the Canada Games rowing team, a rowing coach, volunteered with local artists, a part of multiple bands, and was a cast member in my high school musical "Newsies". These experiences have helped me develop valuable qualities like leadership, teamwork, and communication. I've been involved in the performing arts since I was a child, and I understand how powerful they are for both individuals and the community. Whether through dance, music, or theatre, I've personally seen how different creative forms can inspire, enlighten, and bring people together from all walks of life. One notable example of my leadership involvement is my coaching experience in rowing. I was part of the 2022 Canada Games …show more content…
Whether helping our coaches train new members, being used as examples in the gym or being put in the boat with the least experienced teammate to help them learn the ropes, we were always there. We naturally took on our leadership roles, even out of the boat, making sure teammates were behaving, doing their share of work and organising fun team activities. Through this experience, I learned the value of effective communication, patience, adaptation, and resilience in overcoming problems. My rowing career began at 14 when I found my love of the sport and a deep sense of camaraderie within my team. I've had the privilege of representing my province in several rowing competitions, including the 2022 Canada Games. These events not only fueled my enthusiasm for the sport, but also developed in me a strong sense of pride and responsibility to give back to the rowing community that has given me so much. As an athlete, I've spent many hours perfecting my technique and building strength on the water, while pushing my physical and mental limits and striving for excellence in all aspects of my training and
when selecting the rowers should have taken into consideration both the psychological (personality types and traits) and the physical aspects (strength, speed, stamina, & coordination) and experimented the results of various combinations by mixing these aspects. He should have identified the growing internal conflicts and tried to look into the matter in the initial stages. Coach P from the beginning has focused on ascertaining his belief whether the Varsity team he chose is highly competent or not. Quantitatively, the members were highly competent in their individual abilities. Coach P. had several opportunities to counter this during the Atlanta Retreat. However, he failed to take actions on their failure as a team and waited to resolve it only in the end, just three days before the national games. The Army Varsity Crew is a dysfunctional group. They’ve not yet reached the Norming phase where trust among the members has largely been achieved. The coach should have made sure the structure and composition of the teams were properly made long before the seat races have started. The lack of presence of strong motivator in the Varsity team should have been met to give them a
When I found out that I was one of the captains of the Varsity Sideline team, I had a beaming smile and felt satisfied with my achievement. As captain, cheerleaders on the varsity and the JV squads come to me with questions and small issues, and I enjoy the opportunity to help them. I have become even more organized and mature because the coach looks to me for help. Being selected as lead captain has had many rewards, it gave me a boost of confidence and inspired me to campaign for other leadership
In my junior year of high school, I joined the leadership program called ASB, also known as associated student body. I had the honor and role of being the school’s unofficial videographer to promote events with videos and short films posted on our social media sites because of my passion for video editing and artistic abilities. I also became responsible as being chairman for one of our committees to organize special recognition events for our senior athletes. ASB made my work stressful and challenging, but it was a good way to connect with others.
Involvement in marching band, field hockey, and various other activities has given me many opportunities to show leadership. My first leadership opportunity was in eighth grade when I became a WEB leader. While I was a WEB leader, I helped incoming sixth graders get adjusted to middle school life and find their classes on the first day. I also met up with the sixth graders in my group once a month at lunch and got to know them while I asked how school was going and helped them with any issues they had. In marching band, this past season I was a marching captain for my section. I helped the freshmen learn to march, demonstrated proper marching techniques for others, and gave advice to anyone having trouble with part of our marching show. At the start of field hockey season I showed leadership by helping new players learn to play field hockey by demonstrating how
The triumphant Olympians, in “The Boys in the Boat,” became the national heroes and felt proud of themselves in rest of their lives. Although there was a Great Depression and boys had economic difficulties and other living obstacles, eight rowers continued to win and championed in the 1936 Olympic games in Germany. According to Al Ulbrickson and his eight rowers, receiving praises, respects, and awards from what they earned from putting so much effort make them proud of themselves but they cannot be too arrogant and self-satisfied. Otherwise, they will feel too conceited and slack off from which will make them to lose.
Being named a team captain is an honor. The position of captain is given to those whom the rest of the team respects and trust. This great honor also comes great responsibility. A captain is held accountable for bad performances, are expected to perform and lead the team to victory. It is also expected that captains be the model of excellence. Being a captain is one of the greatest honors one may receive. Yet, many take this honor for granted and fail understand the significance of their responsibilities. My junior year of volleyball at Mission Vista, I was announced as
Please list any outstanding leadership experiences that you have participated in and describe your role in that experience (i.e., ASB, PLUS, Band, Drama, Yearbook, etc.).
A few leadership experiences that I have had come from athletics. I started playing athletics when I was in the fifth grade and I still continue to play as a senior. Over the years I have had the ability to be one of the leaders of both the softball and basketball teams for my school. Being a leader has taught me to use leadership skills that I will need later in the future.
In the dynamic realm of our marching band, every member plays a vital role in orchestrating our collective success. As I contemplate taking on the responsibilities of percussion captain or equipment manager, I'm compelled to share why I believe these roles are not just positions but profound opportunities for personal growth and contribution to our band's journey. To start off, the roles of percussion captain and equipment manager aren't just about managing instruments and gear; they're about leading by example and inspiring our peers. Through effective communication, organization, and motivation, I see these roles as platforms to cultivate strong leadership qualities within myself and our bandmates. Together, we can foster a spirit of collaboration and excellence that elevates our performances to new heights.
Cerebrovascular accident, or stroke, is the third leading reason for death in the United States and the number one cause of disability, with 3 million people permanently disabled as a result of stroke (Schonbeck, 2012). A cerebrovascular accident occurs when there is death of brain cells due to oxygen deprivation; in addition there is the loss of nutrients to the blood supply to the brain being diminished both a result of either a rupture, or blockage of an artery to the brain (Schonbeck, 2012). Once the brain is deprived of oxygen, brain cells rapidly start to die, causing permanent damage. Depending on which area of the brain is affected, the result may be paralysis, difficulty speaking, and loss of memory or even death (Stroke, 2011). The degree of the damage to the brain will be determined by the type of cerebrovascular attack, the area or areas of the brain involved, and the length of time that passes before treatment is initiated.
During my sophomore year I was asked to be part of the first ever Improv Troupe in Little Falls and am now the current Vice President.. We attended a week long camp that trained us to present messages using theater, to the community.
My largest passion is music, specifically the clarinet. I was a member of the Minnesota All-State Symphonic Band in the summer of 2016, which sparked my love for playing in a wind ensemble. Since then, I have performed in my school's pit orchestra for the productions of both Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Performing in a pit orchestra is one of the most challenging feats for a musician, but I find it to be incredibly rewarding to combine my love of musical theatre and band. In addition to being a member of my school’s advanced band for three years, I have also performed in numerous local honor bands.
It was at this moment that I realized that there truly is no “I” in team. A team is not characterized by the individuals within, but rather what the individuals can come together to achieve. For so long I had tried to discover where I belonged on the team. In reality, I should have realized that from the moment I stepped on the court, I was already a member of the varsity team. With a newfound sense of strength, we continued the game. Every single point we won felt like we were putting our lives on the line, while every single point we lost felt like ten-ton chains were holding us down. Even so, it was just another volleyball game. One I had experienced on multiple occasions, perhaps not to the same magnitude, but it was a relatively familiar situation. Strangely, it felt different. I felt more relaxed, more confident, and I was having more fun. At the time, I was not sure what it came from. I was too focused on finishing out the game to pay it much attention. But reflecting on it now, I realize that without a doubt, it was because I truly felt like I belonged on the team. For the first time, I knew that my team was behind me, ready to help me up whenever I fell. We continued on with the game. Despite being down two sets to one at one point, we now found ourselves nearing victory in the fifth set. Finally, we were able to overcome the opponent to win the match three sets to two and secure the second SPC championship for Greenhill Boys Volleyball in three
During our tennis season in the fall, our team participates in many competitions. I try to encourage my teammates to keep this same attitude to always give their absolute hardest on the court during competitions, as well as during practice. I learned this year as captain, that a group of individuals, united by a common goal and drive, can accomplish great achievements. We fought hard and made it to the Regional Semifinals, and completed our season ranked as the number six team in the state of Texas.
Joining the team was one of the best decisions I ever made. They are my second family. I went from being a small girl that was unable to do one proper push-up to becoming the leading female paddler. I was appointed Captain of the women's boat in Nationals, despite being from a different school.