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SOMEDAY my GAMEDAY
“Give me a double back salto ken!” left with no choice I obey what my coach tells me to do.
Failed at first but I never stopped doing it again and again until I am close to perfect. And it
doesn’t stop from there, the instruction continues and looks like never ending. Doing these
things makes me realize that my coach is not selfish and he is on his game to impart me the
skills and knowledge that he has. Because of my coach who never gets tired on training me
inspired me to be the best of I can be and dreamed one day it will be my turn to hone
someone who loves gymnastic. That time, all I thought, to be a good coach all you need are
skills and training. I was wrong, my coach imparted that training goes along with academics
and practice.
On this present time, I am a grade 12 student enrolled at National University, next school
year I am fixed on taking up Education Major in Physical Education. Some friends started
questioning me why did I plan on taking up this course. And I answer them with a story. My
background is not normal like any students. Our family is not ideal like anyone has. In short,
we are a broken family. My step dad was not as appreciative as I thought. During that time, I
am thinking that our story will be the same of the things I watched on TV but I was wrong. It
started me working as a construction worker and quit school for year. This means I have to
leave school and stops joining leagues to which I compete as gymnast. My dreams are
crushed and I will work non stop at my young age. One day during a weekend, I bumped by
my coach and we had a long talk. During the conversation I was offered a scholarship and I
can come back to school. At first, I was hesitant as I missed many things and schooling will
never be the same. I think of my dreams and grab the opportunity. It was not easy at first,
catching up with what I missed and coping with the changes at school. Fortunately, my
teachers and my coach are very supportive me. Short on finances, they are there to help me
with the things I need in school. My coach never gets tired of training me and I was able to
join and win in competitions. My teachers and classmates were there to support me
financially on my needs.
In return, I was able to give the school recognition and to the community as well. I go on
with my athletic and school life. This time because of their unending support I realize that
being a coach and teacher does not end them training and teaching me but it is the love of
them being more than what they are supposed to be make me feel. One day, it will be my
turn to impart my training and knowledge to others. Nevertheless, I will be like them and for
others to feel the same thing I felt. Sharing my passion to the sports I love the most and to
make a positive impact to the students and trainees. Being a instructor and a trainer will give
me the chance to further develop the students and give them the positive influence. I also
believe, students look up on someone who was able to regain back to do what he loves most
after being forced to stop. I can proudly stand up and be seen as respected example in our
community. With my story, my backgrounds and experiences will help to inspire and support
the young generation.
For now, my main goal is to train hard, work hard and study harder in order to achieve my
goal. Being a teacher does not end on teaching but it must be inspiring and passionate. For
now, I am just a plain student ready to absorb all the learnings and trainings A proud member
of the National University Pep Squad knows as the champions of UAAP. The team trains us
to be the best that we can be. I know I am till far to the career that I dream of but I know also
that SOMEDAY it will be my GAMEDAY.