Asakariya
Jan 27, 2014
Undergraduate / 'Growing up in Cerritos, CA' USC COMMON APP SUPPLEMENT extracurricular experience [3]
Growing up in Cerritos, CA, I was fortunate to actively participate in youth and league sports, spending most of my time on the basketball court. I recall the joy I felt in shooting hoops, practicing with and learning from my teammates, and applying pointers from my coaches. Several years later, I realized the rules of the court defined much more than how I played my game; in fact, they shaped my sense of self and character, instilling in me focus, drive, and confidence. It's for exactly this reason that I chose to pay forward this tremendous contribution to my life by coaching, refereeing, and officiating basketball for the same city that raised me.
Being a referee for the Cerritos Sports Complex has been one of my most valuable personal and leadership experiences. While my job description may simply require that I abide by the rules and make the right call, my real responsibility is to the players. Knowing the game is merely a starting point to tough calls; the real challenge is ensuring the children, teenagers, and communities I support are safe and in strong spirits under my guidance. This is my number one priority.
NEED TO ADD IN CONCLUSION / TIE TO USC.
Growing up in Cerritos, CA, I was fortunate to actively participate in youth and league sports, spending most of my time on the basketball court. I recall the joy I felt in shooting hoops, practicing with and learning from my teammates, and applying pointers from my coaches. Several years later, I realized the rules of the court defined much more than how I played my game; in fact, they shaped my sense of self and character, instilling in me focus, drive, and confidence. It's for exactly this reason that I chose to pay forward this tremendous contribution to my life by coaching, refereeing, and officiating basketball for the same city that raised me.
Being a referee for the Cerritos Sports Complex has been one of my most valuable personal and leadership experiences. While my job description may simply require that I abide by the rules and make the right call, my real responsibility is to the players. Knowing the game is merely a starting point to tough calls; the real challenge is ensuring the children, teenagers, and communities I support are safe and in strong spirits under my guidance. This is my number one priority.
NEED TO ADD IN CONCLUSION / TIE TO USC.
