“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan
Sports are usually seen as a fun hobby, but they can also be a useful tool to incorporate into your academic journey. For example, in any sport, a key skill to have is to be a good communicator. An athlete must have the ability to effectively communicate with their teammates and their coaches so that they may be the best possible player they can be, and in order to accomplish the goal at hand, which is to win the game. In the classroom, this goal is shifted to striving for academic success, in which the same principle applies. We must communicate with our classmates and our teachers to be the best possible students we can be. In doing this, we will learn how valuable a skill like communication can become in our daily lives. In addition, sports can teach us how to hold ourselves accountable. Whether it’s on the court or on the field, if a player is not actively trying to be better and learn from their mistakes, they will not be able to reach their full potential as an athlete. This same mindset applies to students in the classroom.
So, what do we do to hold ourselves accountable? We acknowledge and accept that we will make mistakes, but it’s how we respond to those mistakes that will determine the kind of athlete, student, or person we will become. If you’re always striving to learn and grow, any goal you have is achievable.
Alexios Ziska
Student Coach
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