Recently, I began my freshman year at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida. I have always been a student athlete since the age of five. During my high school years, I served as captain for the basketball team. At the end of my senior season, I received the Coach’s Award for basketball and MVP for track and field. I’ve participated in both basketball and track and field over the years and committed to the track and field program at Keiser. Reaching this goal wasn’t easy because over the years I’ve had several injury setbacks while participating in these sports. I suffered from four ankle injuries over time along with a hip flexor injury my senior track season. I went through many rounds of therapy and worked closely with my athletic trainer to recover. Despite my injuries, I never gave up on my dreams and even placed twelfth in the state championship my senior year. While studying Exercise and Sports Science at Keiser, I look forward to becoming a physical therapist or athletic trainer. I am passionate about wanting to help others recover from injuries as well. I hope to help my future patients/athletes understand they should never give up and always keep pushing forward.