College Essay On Ice Hockey

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What makes me a unique applicant for the FBI FAIT academy is my determination to accomplish any task and to lead by example are just a few of the things that I take great pride in. I have always been involved with sports, it is a passion. Being part of a team is the most incredible feeling ever. Knowing that your teammate has your back, or knowing you have your teammate’s back is what I love. It's not just a group of people, it's more like a family. Ice hockey, specifically, has always been my favorite sport to play. I have stuck with this sport for the past 12 years from the age of five when my dad first introduced me to ice skating. From there I just ran with it. My dad taught me how to skate, how to shoot the puck, how to love the sport. His leadership …show more content…
It is my senior year in high school and after being a four-year letterman and an assistant captain for my high school hockey team, I made the decision that it was time for a break when I go off to college. However I had made the most of my last four years on my high school hockey team. Just this year (senior year) our team picked up 11 brand new players that had never stepped foot onto the ice before. The returning players knew there were going to be a challenges along the way due to the brand new incoming talent, but that didn’t stop me. I took that as an opportunity to lead by example and show the new kids the way of the game. I helped show them how to skate, how to shoot the puck, and just as my dad had done for me, I helped teach them how to love the game. Even though we didn’t have the best statistics this year, I didn’t mind. What mattered to me was that I gave it my all, and helped make a positive impact on the players for the sport I have come to love. However, leadership doesn’t just stop there. I plan to continue leading by example throughout my life because there is nothing more gratifying than helping

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