Boxing Club Adventure
Kerry O’Donnell
Criminology and Psychology Major
Description
For my 2nd year project I decided to join a new club at OSU. The boxing club is an athletic club offered here at the university. I joined to challenge myself not only physically but mentally as well. Throughout my time in the club I met numerous people and even was able to become one of the student coaches.
Process
Originally my plan was to join the running club. While I was searching for the club’s table I found the boxing club’s table and decided to try it out instead of running. The club has practices weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In order to fully participate in the club I would go to at least one practice a week. During practices I would put my whole 100% into the workouts. I did my best to challenge myself not only physically but also mentally. Whenever I doubted myself and my abilities there was always someone there to push me forward. Another major step I took to assure that I would have success in the club was that I put myself out there to make friends. I was always asking people what their names were and encouraging them during the workouts.
Results
Through joining the boxing club I have made really good friends and have gotten my body into pretty good physical shape. I also was able to become a student coach. I help run the practice and hold mitts for others to hit. This project is not yet finished because I plan to be a member of the club until I graduate.
Reflection
Joining boxing club has brought many different results into my life. Through this club I was able to make so many good friends. I took myself out of my comfort zone. I always initiated conversations with as many people as I could. Another thing that boxing club gave me was confidence in myself. Before joining I was pretty insecure as a person. Through this club I was able to see how much I could actually accomplish as a person. I’ve become more confident in my abilities at a physical level. I also think that I have become more confident in my abilities as a person. I trust myself more to make good decisions and I know that I can handle anything life throws at me.