Every
athlete has a story to tell about their journey toward greatness, but that
story doesn’t always start off easy. Adrian Jones is a newly transferred
student athlete now attending Etiwanda High School. Coming from Cajon High
School in San Bernardino California Adrian is trying to get a feel for his new
stomping grounds. At Cajon as a starting running back he averaged 11.7 yards a
carry, 26 touchdowns, and nearly 2000 yards during his freshman season. Adrian
knows that once he gets a chance to step on the field his spot as starting
running back will be solidified. His grades on the other hand; could use some
touching up. Averaging a 2.6 GPA this year Adrian struggles to hit his goals
for College. The NCAA regulations state that all students must obtain an
overall GPA score of 3.2 during their following semester of completion.
Knowing
this Adrian tries to make time for studying, and being tutored outside of his
busy schedule. Having practice after each school day Adrian hurries home to
help his mother maintain their household. Having 4 younger siblings and a
sickly father Adrian has to step up around the house. Taking care of chores and
helping his siblings with their homework each day he finds very little time for
himself. Frustrated at times, Adrian wishes he didn’t have all the
responsibilities that are required of him. He wants to move back to Cajon where
these pressures didn’t weight so much on him. Family and friends alike try to
talk Wisdom, knowledge, courage, and understanding into him. His mother pushes
him the hardest because of her experiences in life that surrounded his father.
Always hearing stories about his father playing college football and the
chances he could’ve had if he’d focused on his career instead of girls,
fashion, and street stature. Adrian feels overwhelmed with his father’s
decisions in life sometimes, and wishes he would have thought more about the
future so that Adrian himself could focus on his career 100 percent of the
time. Being the oldest is hard for Adrian and at times it shows in his works.
Other times even the closest to Adrian couldn’t tell if it was pain that drove
him or his anger toward his living situation that pushes him to try his
hardest. Living in this new environment where kids have so much freedom and
accessibility to all the right training tools they’ll need to reach a great
school.
Adrian finds himself fighting against training and friends. At Cajon
the young athletes trained hard and barely receive any recognition for there
efforts. At Etiwanda the kids barely train at all and still has a greater
chance at making it to a top performing University. These things bring wonders
to Adrian’s mind about politics and how he’s viewed in the community. With all
the pressures outside of class, inside of class, and in his mind. Adrian is
still finding out what it means to have a life as an Athlete.
11 comments:
Hey, I can honestly say that being a student athlete and having a social life outside of school is hard at times but as long as we get to do the things we love thats all that really matter, well detailed keep up the work.
-vymian san p.2
My man Adrian this is a great writing man just because I know how it feels to be a student athlete and its hard at times but keep up the good work and you'll find a way
-Kamau O
-P.2
I would agree with everything this story has to offer i am a basketball player and was one of the best my 8th grade year till i broke my leg and was in a hospital my whole summer now usually people who go throw that just give up but i felt that my gift needed to be showed becuase i don't do it for my self i do it for the glory of god and that will change people just on that note nice story!
I think in this story I could add more detail to it and make it fill more realistic and try to tell people how to get throw everything and how to be a grate athlete and to step up when the real man of the house is hurt or something like it.
-Adrian Jones
-Per .6
I was telling this story in 3rd person and as if this is someone else's life but this is my life this is all true and I wish I would have put more detail and help other athletes with the same problems I can help try to get over the problems.
-Adrian Jones
-Per .6
Good Job this story probably relates to alot of athletes all around.
-Noah Martinez
p.2
I really like this story! you could have put more details as to what it was like at Cajon and the differences between there and Etiwanda. But overall great job on explaining your struggles at home and at school. Keep pushing and you will get far. - Tatiana Nunez Per 6
Being a student athlete and all, I promise hard work will pay off. You did well on capturing how challenging it can all be when you are trying to juggle your sport, your grades, and anything else that you may have going on. I like how you added the part about your dad and the expectations that your parents have making everything more challenging. My own personal advice is to set your priorities straight and if you really want something, you are going to have to work 120% all the time to achieve it. Keep going and don't let any obstacles get in your way and you will succeed. Be aware of some of your grammatical errors and maybe add more detail so the readers can really grasp the emotion within this piece, besides that great job.
Idalys Martinez
Period 1
I like this story because it can relate to many of student athletes around the world. Its a deep football story that I love and keep up the good work.
Im not a student athlete and i am no way athletic but i can see where alot of people can relate to this story ! it was a great piece!
imalla ramirez
period 6
As a student athlete myself, I see where you are coming from. Along with the things to do outside of school, plus extracurriculars, and school itself, that is alot on your plate. I really liked how you compared your time at Cajon to Etiwanda and how the schools are in a way tied in to politics and universities itself. I wish the best of luck on your dreams and accomplishments, but great read!
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