She Hated Sports, But Look At Her Now
Jun 01, 2016Posted by james
Monae Cooper hated sports – with a capital “H.” She was the most un-athletic kid (her words) but then she ventured into modified volleyball on a whim during seventh grade.
The experience opened her eyes. Not just to volleyball but to all sports. That first season of volleyball also was her last season of volleyball. A senior at New Rochelle High School, she now is the proud owner of pounds of track and field medals.
Monae is a thrower of the shot and hammer. She is the most dominant high school girl thrower in Section 1 and one of the best in New York State. Hard work was required to reach the top. She made the commitment. She didn’t want any regrets or leave anything undone.
A significant portion of Monae’s success comes from her family. Her mother and father have instilled values and discipline, showing her how to remain dedicated and committed to her sports activities and her classwork. Monae’s achievements in both has led to a scholarship at Northeastern University, where she will study health sciences. Northeastern was just one of several schools that pursued her.
Cooper is leaving New Rochelle with more than medals. The positives are too many to mention. She does believe that the most important take-away is to maintain the determination to be successful.
Track has taught Monae to keep an open mind for all possibilities that come her way. She said that she is ready to face anything that life throws at her.
Jim
by james on Jun 01, 2016 |
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