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Passion Of A Volleyball Research Paper

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Passion is defined as a strong and barely controllable emotion. Therefore to be passionate about something means that you have completely immersed yourself in that idea or activity. When I talk about volleyball, passion is one of the many words that comes to mind. Volleyball was a significant part of my life, and the closing of that chapter was extremely painful. A huge reason for this, was the fact that I never truly accomplished all that I had envisioned for myself in that area. With that being said, the lack of finality in that aspect has been taxing but ultimately enlightening. Volleyball taught me not only how to be physically strong but mentally aswell, the loss of volleyball enabled me to use that strength and essentially rediscover …show more content…

I tried out ninth grade year and made the B team. The start of high school volleyball was extremely hard because I was out of shape, and again behind technically. This meant that for the next three years of my life I would have to push myself past subconsciously set limits, and attempt to not only catch up with my fellow teammates but surpass them. This entailed summer workouts Monday through Thursday from eight to ten, starting club volleyball, and staying positive through it all. Despite all of my efforts, during the off season of my junior year my coach told me I was not likely to make the varsity team. Everything I had planned since seventh grade was slipping through my fingers, and I felt completely helpless. Furthermore, that off season consisted of my coach’s indecision on whether I would make the team, and my growing dislike for the sport. Needless to say my last months in volleyball were emotionally draining and because of that I decided not to try out my senior year.
My failure to accomplish all that I had set out for myself regarding volleyball was extremely eye opening. The more I thought about it, the more I understood that I used volleyball to validate myself. Instead of volleyball being a sport I played, I made it who I was, and when I lost that part of my identity it was almost like I was losing myself. Although I do acknowledge that I would not be the person I am today

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