Personal Narrative Essay
As the years go by throughout my life, I always seem to come across one question… Who am I? Many thoughts occur in my mind, although I seem to be certain I have it all figured out; I always tend to second doubt myself. But this time, I am pretty sure who I’ve become. You see, I must thoroughly elaborate my past before I can explain the present. Therefore, you being able to understand what I had to endure to become the man I am today.
It all started long ago with a basketball, but soon it became the best basketball player I could be. I was approximately 3 years old when I first got my hands on a particular ball. But this wasn’t just any ball, no. It was a basketball. And as soon as I touched it, I knew I was trapped. By the time I was …show more content…
As soon as my team had our first practice, I was extremely unprepared for what I had to embrace that day. My teammates and I were sitting down waiting inside the YMCA Gymnasium. Out of the blue, the gym doors open harder than a gorilla smashing the glass walls trying to get out of its exhibit. The only difference was, this thing was human. We were in awe to see something so normal yet, so strange. As the figure walks in, I can smell that awful cigar scent he carried. He approaches us and just when he couldn’t get any closer he stops, looks at us and says, “Welcome, I am Coach Mike. And before I teach you about the game of basketball, you must learn how to sacrifice time, become disciplined, and be responsible.”
Ever since that day, I have been a responsible young man. Taking care of my actions and duties, and disciplined in what I’m willing to work for. These traits are stuck with me to this day. I am glad I consider myself a respectful young man with responsibilities, and also willing to sacrifice my time to help others. I’ve learned plenty of valuable characteristics that describe who I am. All thanks to Coach Mike. What I’m trying to make you understand is that with every basketball experience I’ve encountered, I’ve gain something from someone that molded me, and helped me become who I am
It all started long ago with a basketball, but soon it became the best basketball player I could be. I was approximately 3 years old when I first got my hands on a particular ball. But this wasn’t just any ball, no. It was a basketball. And as soon as I touched it, I knew I was trapped. By the time I was …show more content…
As soon as my team had our first practice, I was extremely unprepared for what I had to embrace that day. My teammates and I were sitting down waiting inside the YMCA Gymnasium. Out of the blue, the gym doors open harder than a gorilla smashing the glass walls trying to get out of its exhibit. The only difference was, this thing was human. We were in awe to see something so normal yet, so strange. As the figure walks in, I can smell that awful cigar scent he carried. He approaches us and just when he couldn’t get any closer he stops, looks at us and says, “Welcome, I am Coach Mike. And before I teach you about the game of basketball, you must learn how to sacrifice time, become disciplined, and be responsible.”
Ever since that day, I have been a responsible young man. Taking care of my actions and duties, and disciplined in what I’m willing to work for. These traits are stuck with me to this day. I am glad I consider myself a respectful young man with responsibilities, and also willing to sacrifice my time to help others. I’ve learned plenty of valuable characteristics that describe who I am. All thanks to Coach Mike. What I’m trying to make you understand is that with every basketball experience I’ve encountered, I’ve gain something from someone that molded me, and helped me become who I am