Journal
Journal
Journal
Ferolino
The past is the source of our change. It is the factor of our development and thus we are shaped. I was
influenced in this sport by my Elder Brother who also played the position I am currently playing.
From the noisy, squatter area where I was before, I never knew it would be the first step of seeing that
I do have the potential to be good at this sport. It was my planting and sowing stage. A moment in my
life when I realized that Volleyball would be the sport I wanted to play, and which sport I wanted to be
good at.
Today I could say that I am still at the stage of germinating myself in this sport; to develop, spring up,
expand, and be mature with my emotions. There is a lot I still need to develop and organize in terms
of Sports Values. To point out, I still have the need to develop my emotions, at this stage, I never got
to place correctly my attitude in-out game which I honestly am trying to develop, It is not good I can
say, but honestly, I am also trying myself as transparent with reputation, as well.
Skill-wise, it is something also I need to develop. I have been in many positions already, and with that
my skills were utilized by my past coaches, and now in this position, I WANT TO EXCEL. Because
of the play from Camiguin to the tune-ups, I wasn’t giving my best, I was scared to act because I
became conscious of what I was going to do next because it might get the coach angry, though getting
scolded is a factor of learning, I don’t want to mess things up. I made-up own strategies not listening
to the pattern that was given. I became too focused on getting the ball not knowing that I already left
my own zone and taken someone else’. It wasn’t easy having adjustments, but I believe that the more
I die in training, the less I bleed in court. hence why I am determined to be good and to be disciplined.
I want something my coach would be happy with. I want something my elder brother would be proud
of.; he who is I aspire, so much. I want to be someone who can be trusted in my specialty. With the
help of my teammates and especially my coach, I think that is already a good support. I wanted more
of who I am now.
“Falling down is not a failure. Failure comes when you stay where you have fallen.” – Socrates. I
need to stand up and show what I am capable of. As a defense specialist, I need to be alert all the time.
but honestly, without Coach guidance, I don’t think I can do it. I forget things during in-play or game
preparation, but I am eager to learn and to be trusted. I am to learn more and that, I need to be better.
Experiences are treasures that cannot be taken away, that’s why, we need to cherish every moment we
have with the people that are temporarily with us. JAM was for me, the experience with which
significant meanings are at the top. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for a teenager, especially with the
bunch of buddies you are close with, your teammates. Oh, how I love to come back to those times we
were together on the silent street and peaceful campus of Xavier School Nuvali. I never expected I
could enjoy this memory and I hope many more will come.