Athletics Made Me a Better Student

Tour guide Lexie shares how joining an athletic team at Peddie can open up your world in ways you never expected, as well as sharpen your time-management skills.

As a two-sport varsity athlete at Peddie, I have definitely learned a lot. But entering Peddie, I had never played field hockey before. I joined the JV team my freshman year to try something new. I ended up making the varsity team my second year and I was brought into a whole new community to be a part of. I have found a new group of friends that I never would have made otherwise. I have learned how to be a better teammate and friend, and how to manage my time with my busy athletics schedules to make sure everything gets done. Most importantly, I have learned so much about leadership from my coaches and captains before me, and I am excited to set a good example for my younger teammates. 

Being an athlete at Peddie can definitely be a challenge sometimes, especially with Peddie’s academic rigor, but it is all worth it. The feeling of participating in Blair Day is one that can’t be described in words; it is just truly something you have to discover for yourself. Finding a community that goes beyond words, into trust and excitement and passion for one mutual goal, is something that I didn’t expect to find here. I have learned to push myself outside of my comfort zone and to try new things. 

Also, getting to know your coaches is one of the best things I have learned through athletics because not only have I found people who believe in me and care about me as an athlete and as a student, but I have also learned how to lean on those around me and trust that they know how to make me my best self. Heading into my senior year as a captain, I can’t wait to be a part of this amazing team for one last year and get to spend it with all of my best friends.

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