I am the kind of person who enjoys solving puzzles and problems. There is a concrete answer and an to adventure to find it. There might be a few different routes to get there, but there is always a method that works. Mathematical equations behave the same way. I love math because it is so systematic. There are rules and formulas that are the same no matter where you go in the world. So long as you know those two things, you can solve any equation. I like the stability that math provides. I can trust those formulas to get me to an answer. Each formula is like a mini how-to manual that guides the learner through the phases of solving the problem. Throughout the problem-solving process, you can see the progress made at each checkpoint. Seeing these advancements is rewarding and validating to know that you’ve got the steps down. If something does go wrong along the way, you can look back on that record and easily find which step contains the error. I will admit that math isn’t always easy - errors occur frequently. I have spent many nights pulling my hair out during a homework session because things weren’t connecting in my brain. Math is occasionally frustrating. However, I know that I can trust the system to get me to an answer. When I’m patient and give myself some grace to learn the material, I come out triumphant and confident in my math skills. Math is great! I’m grateful that minds like mine have a subject that allows us to follow structure and strategy to get to an answer. I find joy in the journey of solving an algebraic or calculus equation. I feel smart when I do, and I love it!

"Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved." - Thomas S. Monson No situation has ever made this quote manifest in my life more than when I became a teacher and a coach. As any good teacher knows, something tends to go wrong on the job - a student will say something out of the blue that distracts everyone, your technology isn't working, or maybe your lesson plan fails spectacularly. Problems are a daily occurrence. However, we are practiced in the art of adjusting on the fly. Every day, teachers choose an altruistic route to problem-solving by addressing the needs of their students before their own agendas. As a leader in a public school community, I worked to set an example of selflessness to my students. I invited students to meet with me outside of work hours when they needed extra support. I spent personal time looking for ways to make my curriculum more fun and engaging, spending many long nights creating class materials. Often, I cut out parts of my lesson plans to devote more time to teaching a concept the students needed help grasping. I usually gave up my lunch and prep time before school to open my doors for students who needed a place to go. Class regularly began late because I was talking with a student who was excited to share their latest news. I told students how much I appreciated them and was grateful for their presence in class. Even when things were inconvenient, I wanted my students to know how much they were loved. As a high school coach, I devoted a lot of time to the track athletes I worked with - time that I was not paid for. I spent hours researching and developing training plans. I gave up my weekends to run extra practices or attend meets. My free time was filled with analyzing film, learning from professionals, and strategizing with the other coaches. Although I had plenty of other things to get done, I wanted to devote as much attention as possible to those kids to help them be successful. They needed a coach who was willing to give them everything. My personal life took a back burner during the season because I loved my athletes. To work with youth is to take a vow of altruism. Sure, you can do the bare minimum to meet job requirements and call it a day; however, to truly make a difference and help those kids grow to be good, successful people, you have to learn to love them. Choosing to see the individual makes this work personal and meaningful. There have been times when it's been difficult to show compassion to students who stir the pot; in these moments, I have sought to develop a relationship with that student first, then dive into the root of the problem. Through these efforts, I have seen great transformations in my students and myself. Ever since I heard those incredible words from Thomas Monson years ago, I have strived to let love direct all of my interactions. Teaching has provided a wonderful place to practice this goal. I repeat this quote to myself as a mantra whenever I'm in a stressful situation. It serves as a good reminder to look for ways I can bless someone else in a time of need. I've found that when I choose to love first, the problems tend to take care of themselves.

During my sophomore year of undergraduate school, I began facing health challenges that left me in unbelievable amounts of pain. My doctors suspected that I had endometriosis, and we began testing the waters to see if I could alleviate my symptoms. I underwent surgery to remove lesions, and I was on and off a variety of hormone medications. Those hormones completely altered my brain chemistry and sent me down a spiral. At first, I felt uncontrollably angry all the time. Next, I felt an immense and disturbing sadness. Then, I felt nothing at all; I was living in a completely gray world. Finally, I started feeling depressed again, but this time it was far worse. It became so unbearable that I found myself struggling with suicidal ideation. On top of all the mental challenges, I was still struggling with chronic pain that left me bedridden. Despite my trials, I was still in school. I had to attend classes, go to work in the evenings, and participate in internships and practicums. It was unbelievably difficult to balance. I usually like school, but it became tedious and exhausting because of everything else I was dealing with. I tried to eat clean, but found I didn’t have much of an appetite. I tried to exercise, but was frequently stopped by physical and mental fatigue. I feared failing my classes because I wouldn't be in a condition to complete coursework. I decided that the best thing for my health would be to get off the prescription hormones and look for alternative methods. I wanted to have my mind as clear and healthy as possible so I could focus on school. It took an excruciatingly long year, but I finally got my mental health back under control. I found a support group that helped me feel seen and that gave me direction in the healing process. I started finding joy and success in my classes again, and life overall improved greatly. I had more motivation and energy to care for my physical health. Many days were still filled with pain, but I found enough resilience to continue with my education. I went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. I found joy in teaching teenagers how to care for their physical and mental well-being. I went on to apply those experiences through my first full-time job as a high school PE teacher and track coach. Now, three years later, I am taking a break from teaching to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science so that I can become the best coach that I can be. I want to learn how to develop personalized training programs that prepare athletes physically and train them mentally. I wish to become the type of coach that inspires, directs, and supports athletes to greatness on and off the field. I have made some diet and lifestyle changes that make my endometriosis more manageable, but it is still a major anxiety in my life. I worry that I'll repeat my undergrad experience and struggle to meet assignment deadlines while working through my condition. As I enter this new chapter, I want to limit as many stressors as possible so I can be successful in my program. Receiving this scholarship would allow me to devote more attention to these efforts, as I would spend less time worrying about my financial stability. I wouldn't have to overwork myself to pay for living expenses - instead, I can focus on my education and health.

Prompt: Tell us about a challenge you faced during school and how you overcame it. During my sophomore year of undergraduate school, I began facing health challenges that left me in unbelievable amounts of pain. My doctors suspected that I had endometriosis, and we began testing the waters to see if I could alleviate my symptoms. I was on and off a variety of hormone medications. Those hormones completely altered my brain chemistry and sent me down a spiral. At first, I felt uncontrollably angry all the time. Next, I felt an immense and disturbing sadness. Then, I felt nothing at all; I was living in a completely gray world. Finally, I started feeling depressed again, but this time it was far worse. It became so unbearable that I found myself struggling with suicidal ideation. There were times I was worried that I was going to steer into oncoming traffic because I just wanted the pain to end. I couldn’t trust myself, and it scared me. Despite my trials, I was still in school. I had to attend classes, go to work in the evenings, and participate in internships and practicums. It was unbelievably difficult to balance. I usually like school, but it became tedious and exhausting because of everything else I was dealing with. I tried to eat clean and exercise, but found I was too exhausted to care. I tried to be a part of social groups, but found that I didn't have the mental capacity to engage in conversation. As my health took a huge hit, so did everything else. Throughout it all, I prayed to my Heavenly Father for help. I couldn’t see an end to my pain, and more than anything, I wanted some reassurance that He was still there. About 8 months into this journey, I received an answer to that prayer in scripture form: “Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). I knew that He saw me, and I knew that He would “not leave [me] comfortless.” As I strove to live up to my covenants and keep God’s commandments, I knew that Christ would “come to [me]” and provide me with strength to overcome my hardships (John 14:18). With that in mind, I decided that the best thing for my health would be to get off the prescription hormones and look for alternative methods. I wanted to have my mind as clear and healthy as possible so I could focus on school and on my relationship with Jesus Christ. It took an excruciatingly long year, but I finally got my mental health back under control. I found an anti-inflammatory diet that supported my physical symptoms. Overall, life improved greatly. I found a support group of women who also suffered from the same condition, and we found solace in each other. I began an anti-inflammatory diet that relieved my physical symptoms. My brain fog began to clear, and I started finding joy and success in my classes again. I had more motivation and energy to care for my physical health. I had more capacity to care for others, even when I was feeling ill. I stumbled many times along that path, but each time I did, I turned to my Savior. And every time, He gave me the strength to keep going. I had more hope that I could endure the challenges ahead because of the divine help I received. With the Lord's help, I went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minor in School Health Education. I found joy in teaching teenagers how to care for their physical and mental well-being. I went on to apply those experiences through my first full-time job as a high school PE teacher and track coach. I spent three years in that position and learned a lot professionally. Now, I am taking a break from teaching to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science so that I can become the best coach that I can be. I want to learn how to develop personalized training programs that prepare athletes physically and train them mentally. I wish to become the type of coach that inspires, directs, and supports athletes to greatness on and off the field. Throughout my education and career, I have prioritized my relationship with my Savior and my Heavenly Father. I grow closer to them every day, and I strive to be a beacon of light to all those within my circle of influence. I cannot bring up religion in my field of work, but I live by the example that Jesus set in every way that I am able. I strive to share Christlike love with my students and athletes and help them find strength in Him, just as I did. Since that revelation years ago, I’ve found peace and hope whenever I return to John 14. I still struggle with endometriosis, and pain is a frequent visitor in my life; however, I’ve found secular habits and spiritual strength that have carried me through it. Even when my heart is troubled, or when anxiety takes the reins, I always find relief in that comfort that only He provides. I know that my pain is temporary, and I can find lasting peace through my Savior, Jesus Christ. That knowledge is a priceless treasure that I will carry with me throughout the eternities.

"McFarland, USA" tells the story of a coach who finds himself in a poor community with a foreign culture. This coach decides to leverage the talents of his students by starting a cross-country team. To better understand the students, he spends time working in their fields or eating dinner with their families. He trains these young men to become championship runners and to be champions in their education and careers. He shows them how to advocate for themselves and what they can contribute to their community. He teaches them to be resilient and to see their worth. They accomplished the impossible, becoming California’s first state champion team. The efforts that Coach White made with his boys changed the trajectory of their lives. It’s an inspiring story that touched the lives of millions, including mine. When I think about this McFarland team, I admire how these athletes went on to attain college degrees and then brought their knowledge back to their hometown. They used what they learned from cross-country to set and achieve high expectations for themselves. Rather than keeping those successes private, they chose to share their wealth and give back to the men and women who raised them. A program that develops such stellar individuals is quite admirable. I strive to create a similar atmosphere within my future teams. I want to build a successful athletic program that prepares athletes for competition and for life outside of athletics. While I seek to create a program that dominates the stat boards, it’s more important to me that my program is praised for its moral and ethical foundation. Athletics provides a great space to practice mental resiliency and social collaboration skills. I want to teach athletes to believe in themselves, to endure hard things, and to work for what they want. My top priority as a coach is to build good citizenship among my athletes. I want them to be positive role models in their communities, demonstrating charity, compassion, courage, and confidence. They should be team players in all things, seeking to understand and respectfully cooperate with others. I want them to walk away from training as outstanding models of society that others can turn to for leadership. I will have them practice this through service opportunities, psychology exercises, team-building activities, and more. I’ve already had the privilege of working with amazing athletes who taught me a few of these lessons. They have helped me improve my character, as I am a better person and a better coach because of our combined efforts to establish this type of team. This makes me excited for the future – knowing that I will grow into the person I want to become and help others do the same. As role models, these athletes will inspire others to become the best versions of themselves. They will seek to give back to their communities. One day, I hope to build a program that has the same positive impact that Coach White made in McFarland.

1. Before TXT’s debut, I lived in Korea as a missionary. While I was there, I developed a love for the people and the culture, including music. About two years ago, I put on a K-pop radio while I was cleaning my house. “Sugar Rush Ride” came on, and I hadn’t heard it before. I liked it, and immediately added it to my playlist. TXT was a new name to me, but after that I began to investigate them. 2. 모아 (Moa) means ‘to gather.’ This feels very welcoming and inclusive to me. To create a group that is one in purpose to help others achieve their dreams, I believe that a true MOA needs to be kind, supportive, and inspiring to others. They need to ‘gather’ members by creating a safe space where everyone feels valued. 3. My TXT bias is Taehyun! I like how smooth and pretty his vocals are, especially on “I love you I love you too.” During interviews, Taehyun tends to sit back and let the others do the talking. He’s quiet, but when he does speak, it’s meaningful or funny. I see myself in him, as I prefer to sit and watch like he does. Taehyun has a childlike soul, as displayed in his magic skills. He likes simple and silly things that bring others joy. 붕어빵 갓 아요! 우리 태현이 너무 멋있어! ^^ 4. My ult bias is Jungkook from BTS. He has an impressive range, and every time he hits a high note it leaves me in awe. I could listen to his voice all day! I respect Jungkook for taking a solo career, as this allowed him to really showcase his talents. Aside from music, Jungkook has a good sense of humor and isn’t afraid to be himself. Watching his interviews makes me laugh! And on top of it all, I find him easy on the eyes. 역시 ㅋㅋ 5. My favorite TXT song is “Sugar Rush Ride” because it’s what got me hooked on the group. I really love the interesting beats and fun vibe of this song. I want to dance every time it comes on! “Gimme, gimme more!” 6. I haven’t had the chance to see TXT live. Living on a teacher’s salary hasn’t allowed me the financial freedom to do so, but one day I would like to! 재미있을 것 같아요! 7. I really like the concept of TXT's album progressions across their discography. Describing each new ‘chapter’ of their career with what the members and the MOA are experiencing is cool. Starting with a ‘dream’ and seeing where it goes, to developing a ‘name’ for themselves, to experiencing the ‘chaos’ of it all, and now living in the ‘star’ chapter as a global sensation. 특유의 기념이다! 8. I’ve been working and saving for years to make my educational dream a reality. I’m getting close to my goal, but my funds are still insufficient. I’m seeking help from scholarships and other part-time work to make ends meet. 9. Aside from basics like rent, food, and health insurance, the biggest help that this scholarship will provide is in alleviating mental stress. Finances are typically a big anxiety inducer for me, and I would appreciate any help that I could receive to keep my mind healthy throughout my studies. 10. I like how TXT displays camaraderie, cooperation, and inclusion to fulfill collective dreams. They demonstrate this in their collaboration with foreign artists (see picture below), and having their website available in multiple languages. That inclusion inspires me to bring more cultural awareness to my school. I am a PE teacher, and I like to play TXT and other K-pop artists during class to get the students moving. It’s led to conversations about Korea. I enjoy broadening their perspective of the world! TXT 감사합니다! 11. Like TXT, I want to work with others to help them fulfill their dreams. I will use my degree to deepen my understanding of coaching principles, and apply them with the teams that I coach. My education will broaden my perspective on how to develop personalized training plans to fit individual needs of students and athletes so I can help them achieve their potential!

Each one of us has a body. From a young age, society teaches us to eat clean, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. A healthy body allows individuals to live long and successful lives with few physical limitations. Each one of us also has a brain, and yet, mental health is a topic not often discussed. As much as our physical bodies need care, our brains need it too. We live in a world that frequently tears its residents down, and society has lacked the resources necessary to fight back. I believe that more mental resiliency skills should be taught in public schools to equip young people with the tools necessary to navigate life in school and beyond. I am a high school teacher, and I often see students struggle with a school-work-life balance. Students get easily frustrated when learning a new skill because a lot of failure is involved. Nervousness also runs high when students are asked to participate in and perform in front of their classmates. A lack of knowledge or application ability causes students to question their intelligence. Throw in an after-school job with club volleyball practices, and they become overwhelmed. The thinking and behavioral patterns students establish in their elementary and teen years play into the ones they live by as adults. I am seeing those patterns in myself as I prepare to head back into school. I have anxieties about my school performance, my finances, and my social life. All these anxieties take away from my mental capacity, self-image, and confidence. Being a student is hard! It’s important for students to take care of their minds, or stress will consume them. This difficult stage of life is one I wish to help alleviate by teaching proper mental health skills to children and teens. I use constructive feedback to teach my students how to counteract their inner critics. I guide them through pinpointing what they are doing well and how to construct proactive plans to improve their weak points. I teach them how to effectively talk to themselves in difficult situations to be more confident and focused. I tell them that it’s okay to fail, because success can only come through trial and error. I believe these are all valuable skills for teenagers to have, and I wish they would have started utilizing them sooner. Mental health skills need to be more prevalent in the classroom and at home from a young age. Students should be taught to care for others and themselves. Students can learn how to use affirmations to improve self-image. Journaling can be encouraged to open the mind and put emotions into words. Psychology and brain chemistry can be discussed to help students understand how and why their minds work the way they do. And most importantly, students need to be taught that it is important to talk to someone about any negative feelings they are experiencing. I believe that a focused effort toward strengthening younger generations will help our society become mentally stronger. Implementing mental health practices into the daily school curriculum will help prepare students to be more resilient and successful.

Pain exists all around us. It can be placed there by the cruel hand of someone else, or it can be self-inflicted. It can come consequentially, or can be suddenly thrust upon us. No human being is a stranger to pain. We all go through it. And yet, we don’t talk about it much. Perhaps this is because we find it uncomfortable to watch someone else in pain, so we don’t want to inflict that on others by talking about our own. Perhaps it is an issue of pride – of not wanting to show others our weaknesses by asking for help. Any reason is a foolish one. We need to talk about it. I have witnessed pain in many instances in my life, and each occurrence has taught me something different about how we can collaborate to overcome it. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to live in South Korea as a missionary. While I was there, I met a wonderful woman named Yujin, and we quickly became friends. She had the brightest smile, and she was always helping others. She expressed a renewed love for Jesus that was turning her life around, filling the sad gaps with joy. Eventually, the time came for me to leave that city. A few weeks later, I got a call from the missionary I had taught with in that area. She informed me that Yujin had committed suicide. I was heartbroken. I thought that she was getting healthier, and I couldn’t fathom her death. That experience taught me that you can never truly tell how much a person is hurting. Though appearing strong outwardly, they can be struggling to survive internally. It’s possible to feel joy and sadness together. Yujin told us that we brought a lot of peace to her life, which was true – her demons just called a little louder. It is because of that hidden pain that I believe everybody deserves to be loved and treated as if they could always use a friend. We can do our part through simple service, such as smiling or saying hello. We can reach out and offer support – such as asking someone if they want to talk about their pain – even if it feels silly. Our efforts to spread kindness are never wasted. In a world that consistently tears people down, we have the power to strengthen our communities and make them a brighter place. As a teacher, it has always been my goal to make my classroom a safe space where all my students can experience that kind of care. I have formed great relationships with my students as I listened to their stories and offered support. Comprehending the kind of pain that Yujin felt was difficult until it happened to me. A few years after I came home, I found myself in a health battle. I was on and off a variety of hormone medications to try to relieve endometriosis symptoms. Those hormones completely altered my brain chemistry and sent me down a spiral. At first, I felt uncontrollably angry all the time. Next, I felt an immense and disturbing sadness. Then, I felt nothing at all; I was living in a world that was completely gray. Finally, I started feeling depressed again, but this time it was far worse. It became so unbearable that I found myself struggling with suicidal ideation. There were times I was worried that I was going to steer into oncoming traffic because I just wanted the pain to end. I couldn’t trust myself, and it scared me. This struggle ruined my relationship with my best friend because she didn’t want to put up with how unhappy I had become. She decided I was more effort than I was worth. That decision left me feeling worthless and abandoned. Luckily, I had some good people in my life who stepped up and supported me during the healing process. I knew it wasn’t easy for them, but it meant the world to me to see them by my side through it all. Their example instilled in me the determination to always be there for someone who is hurting. Despite how difficult or draining it might be, I knew I wanted to be a safe space for others so they didn’t feel abandoned, as I had. I have had several opportunities since then to support someone else. I had a roommate who struggled with anxiety and depression. I have a father who lives with chronic pain. I have had LGBTQ students struggling to stay afloat in a conservative community that isn’t accepting of their identity. Many individuals in my life have needed a friend – someone to listen, to care, to grieve with them. It is my mission to become that friend. I’m not always good at it, but I’m striving to be. Many other pain-filled experiences have inspired me to become a better supporter and advocate for my friends, students, colleagues, family members, and even strangers. I pray every day that God will give me the strength to truly see the value of the souls in my life and help me to be a ministering angel to them. My efforts toward this goal developed deep and lasting relationships with friends and family that have drawn us closer than ever before. Regardless of the pain that surrounds us, we can all rise to be comrades in labors of love. Empathy and charity are now emotions that come easily to me, and I want to share that with others. I hope that those listening are inspired to draw upon their gifts and use them to spread kindness and love in their communities. Together, we can overcome our pain and make the world a more peaceful place.

"Thurgood! I think we should take you out for lunch tomorrow! You game?" Jacobsen asks as we sit in the gym finalizing grades. It was my last week teaching at the high school, so it didn't surprise me that he wanted to grab lunch with the whole PE department as a farewell. I hardly ever did anything social with those guys, so I figured this might be a bit awkward. I was not at all shocked about the conversation that ensued. "Sure, but you should know that I hardly ever eat out. I'm kind of hard to feed." I say. "What do you mean?" He asks. "Well, for one thing, I'm gluten-free." "Oh, that's not a big deal. We'll just go somewhere you can get a lot of meat." Twitchell pipes in. The other men agree, calling out different burger or hot wing places. "I actually don't eat meat, either..." I hesitantly reply. They stare at me in shock. "What?!" The three of them say in unison. "Okay, that's not entirely true: I don't eat red meat. I can do chicken or fish, but that's about it." Twitchell seems surprised, but accepting of this answer. Jacobsen and Keyes look like I suggested we paint ourselves blue and start a jazz band. "What DO you eat?!" Jacobsen exclaims. "My body hates me, okay? I can't do it. It just makes me feel so sick. Besides, I really like vegetables." Keyes looks like he never wants to speak to me again, and Jacobsen looks like he is physically unable to do so with his jaw hanging so low to the floor. I knew this would be their reaction - hence why I haven't gone out to lunch with them before. Living in a small farming town where steak, homemade rolls, and potatoes are staples, I stick out like a black sheep for not eating gluten or red meat. I frequently get asked, 'What's wrong with you?' or 'Have you been living under a rock?' or 'So you eat, like, rabbit food?' Combine this with the fact that I'm a certified yoga instructor, and I like East Asian culture, and boy am I a WEIRDO in this conservative community. They make me feel like an intoxicated hippie that's trying to align their Chakras with the latest shroom supplement. Next, I should pull out some taro cards and fly a pride flag. It's not that I am ethically opposed to eating those things - this was a diet that was more-or-less forced upon me. You see, I have endometriosis. And for those of you who are unaware, it's a condition where your body essentially hates you - just ask your doctor, and they'll agree. Anything that causes inflammation makes it worse. I started playing around with my diet several years ago to eliminate foods that aggravated my pain, and red meat was the first to go. Soon, gluten and sugar followed (although I'm not very good at refraining from sugar). I saw improvements in my well-being once I made these changes, and haven't gone back since. In fact, I hardly ever miss eating meat or gluten anymore. I've found tasty alternatives that are just as satisfying. I'm moving to a big city in a few months, and I hope that they are more accepting of my 'freak' diet. What's a girl got to do to get a good Buddha bowl around here?

Within the next 5-10 years, I see the field of strength and conditioning becoming increasingly accessible to the public, with a more holistic approach to training, including nutrition and mental wellness. Social media has blown up over recent years, and with it, numerous strength and conditioning coaches have joined the stage. It has become trendy to lift at the gym. Every day, more individuals feel comfortable joining the trend as information on strength training becomes abundant. A simple YouTube or Google search will instantly provide viewers with tutorial videos on workouts, rehab exercises, and proper skeletal alignment. It is great to see the general public taking an interest in their muscular health, and not just the athletes. I believe that this pattern will continue to grow in the field of fitness. However, this increased access to information has brought about many unsafe practices within the gym space, especially amongst teenagers and young adults. Youth are listening to influencers talk about their creatine and caffeine intakes, their excessive push for protein, and their insane amount of time spent training. As a result, these young people are not getting proper information on how to safely utilize these tools. While supplements are not inherently bad, they must be used in safe dosages and within certain activities to see physical gains. I have watched numerous athletes abuse creatine and caffeine before performances, and they experienced scary, negative side effects. I have watched athletes over-consume supplemental protein, leading to nutrient deficits and sluggishness. I have watched athletes overexert themselves, resulting in injury. There needs to be a balance. Balance includes mental wellness. Athletes need to get adequate sleep and take rest days seriously. They need to make time for activities outside the gym that they enjoy. They need to speak positively and proactively towards themselves. There is a push for high school coaches to take courses on mental toughness or sport psychology. It is because there is a need to train athletes mentally. In the coming years, I see this field expanding instruction across each of these topics to meet those needs. This improved curriculum could include tutorials that address exercises along with post-workout recovery meals. It could include manuals on when to use certain supplements, along with how to find those sources naturally through a balanced diet. It could include recovery-day plans, addressing mobility training, sleep scheduling, and hydration. This is the type of field that I want to become a part of; a strength and conditioning community that is committed to wholistic training. I have been contributing to this evolution within my teams that I coach. I provide my athletes with nutrition guides in the pre-season and frequently talk to them about their fueling habits in-season. I regularly send out messages that promote mental resilience that apply to our training. I create plyometric and weight plans along with cardiovascular and skill training to make my athletes well-rounded. I routinely check in with my athletes to see how they handle life off the field and offer support when needed. These efforts have helped me to establish a positive team culture in which the athletes properly care for themselves and each other. I have seen a shift in their overall health and fitness as we have focused on holistic training. I strive to continue this pattern with the future athletes that I coach. I hope that I can be a positive influence in my community through this field of work.