Freshmen Focus Application
Explaining things that people don't understand has always been a strong point in my time within the community. In sports, specifically volleyball, I am more experienced than most of the people in my grade. When someone is having trouble with a skill like hitting or passing I gladly help them and explain things in a way that is easy to understand. Another quality that I have, is the ability to effectively communicate with others. Not only am I able to communicate with people that I am helping, but also with leaders within this club. I can communicate clearly and professionally through; email, text, verbally, and on the phone. When I have a planned absence from a sport’s practice, I notify my coach at least twenty-four hours before the scheduled start time. My work ethic has always been a strong point within my years of schooling. I have never been tardy to a class or skipped class to do things that I think are more important. Working in groups or teams has always been something I am good at. Working with teams efficiently and effectively is very important, this is especially shown on sports teams, were at practice if one person is slacking off it's harder for …show more content…
Both being team sports I am surrounded by people whether I'm at practice or at a game/tournament. I am an experienced volleyball player and very commonly get asked questions about the skills required to play the sport such as hitting, passing, or setting, all of which I can answer. Answering those questions to the best of my ability is a goal of mind so that the other athlete can get a better understanding of what to do. In cross country, positivity is a big part of the sport since you're with such a big team. Keeping positivity when talking to the incoming freshmen is a huge part of this club since you want them to have the best time that they can have while they are at