Work Ethic

Time and time again, I have heard that job recruiters look for graduating college athletes based on their work ethic. I would agree that my time as a student-athlete has taught me many valuable life lessons resulting in a strong work ethic. From my personal experience, the essential components of a strong work ethic are dedication, time management, an ability to handle pressure, teamwork, and finding a balance to have both a strong body and a strong mind.

I found success at Westminster University by adopting a strong work ethic. In my sport I earned Second Team All-Conference honors in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference my Junior year. This didn’t come from just showing up to practices and games, it was by putting in extra hours of work outside of practice when no one was watching.  

I also earned my team’s respect by being awarded the Griffin All Iron Team certificate three times.  This award goes to elite student athletes who exhibit the characteristics and commitment to off field strength and conditioning, values, attitude, effort, and dedication. 

In the classroom I have applied the same dedication to finishing my education and earning my college degree. Schoolwork has not always been my strength but having a strong work ethic that was founded through athletics has helped me to put in the hard work to achieve my educational goals. I truly believe that success comes from the effort that is put in both on and off the playing field.