Undergraduate / USC Supplements. From skinny boy to Badminton Varsity Team [4]

USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is important to you. (250 word limit)

I was always viewed as physically weak and incapable of the strenuous activities required for the Badminton team because I was underweight. However, it did not stopped me from joining the team. Rather, it motivated me to worker hard to become a successful player. For the first time, I started conditioning myself by running, weight training, and practicing Badminton. I would come home with sore arms, and cramped legs, but I knew I was closer to my goal: making into the team and proving everybody wrong. On the cut off day, I made it into the team, and yet I was not satisfied because I wanted to be the best. Thus, I increased my rigorous training schedule, practicing whenever I had spare time. Surpassing both my peers' expectations, I was selected to play on the varsity team and remain on the varsity roster for three years.

Joining the Badminton team has impacted me both physically and mentally. Although I am still underweight, the labor-intensive conditioning and the rigorous practices have made me more fit than ever. In addition, I learn that persistence does pay off. No one expected me to make the cut off, and thus none of the veterans or coaches helped me. Instead I self-taught, and self-train the basics of Badminton via Internet and books. Through the lesson I learned from Badminton, I applied them it to my academic life and other extracurricular activities

Should I add more on what I learn such as better time management skills? I feel if I do add it, it will be out of place in the second paragraph? Please tell me what to add or delete. Thank you!