Trainer and Entrepreneur in 10 years by Kaylee

Trainer and Entrepreneur in 10 years by Kaylee - March 2025 Scholarship Essay

Hello, my name is Kaylee but everyone calls me KK. I am a high school senior and a cheerleader. I cheer for my high school and competitively. I am also the varsity baseball manager. Outside of school and competitive cheer, I like to play with my dog and enjoy time with my friends.

After high school, I plan to attend Lubbock Christian University to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training. I will then continue my education to obtain my Master Degree. I want to attend this college, specifically, because my faith and values are important to me. I want to continue to grow in my education and faith while being surrounded by other students and faculty that share my values.

I am pursuing a degree in Athletic Training because I know first-hand how impactful trainers and coaches can be to athletes and students. During my Junior year of high school, I broke my ankle in a tumbling injury in the middle of football and competitive cheer season. As a cheerleader, this was devastating to me. Through my recovery and rehabilitation, the athletic trainer at my school motivated and encouraged me. The depth of caring and empathy I received from my trainer motivated me to become a trainer myself. I also believe that I demonstrated leadership through this experience as well. Although I could not participate myself, I still worked as the cheerleading captain to coach and motivate my team. I found a way to teach dances and choreograph routines while on crutches. I was present at every practice. I believe this showed my dedication to leadership and my commitment to the team.

I will work as an athletic trainer in the sports area. I also have plans of then opening a competitive cheerleading gym and working as a coach and trainer there as well. Cheerleading has been such a blessing to my life. It has offered me friendships and mentors, while teaching me the true meaning of hard work and dedication. I want to help others experience the amazing things I have through cheerleading, team building and sports. I plan to be a business owner, but more than that I also want to be an encouraging and motivating member of my community. I imagine that I would do great things as a business owner. I want to have a special needs team at my gym where I offer free tuition to cheerleaders with special needs. I would train these cheerleaders and take them to competitions so they can enjoy all the aspects of having a large crowd cheer them on. I think I can make a great impact with this team. I would allow other cheerleaders from the gym to help with the team, so they learn and reap the benefits of helping others as well. I want to give back to my community in this way. I have watched how inspiring these teams can be to everyone around them. I also want special needs cheerleaders to know and feel that they belong in this sport. There is a place for them and their work and their ambitions to experience cheerleading. Not only could I be an inspiration for them to purse their dreams, but more so they would be an inspiration for all around them.

I realize that I have big goals for myself. But, I know that I am determined and capable of achieving them. I am so excited in anticipation of what my future will hold. I know there can be changes and adaptations to my future plan, but I am prepared for those and will remain determined to see my goals through.