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For this assignment, I decided to use Instagram because it is a natural representation of the lifestyle of a Division I athlete. Instagram is a visual, real-time, and competitive platform, much like sports. My social media identity is based on discipline, confidence, and the hard work that comes with being a D1 women\u2019s basketball player.
Instead of presenting an over-the-top representation of myself, I decided to highlight what is already true. Being a Division I athlete means being disciplined, sacrificing, and having the mental toughness to succeed. My pictures and posts all represent the same thing: success at this level is not given, but earned.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I made sure to maintain a strong and assertive tone. Confidence is crucial in women\u2019s basketball, particularly in a sports environment where female players tend to be underappreciated. Through the use of captions that highlight strength, hard work, and resilience, I was able to convey not only that I am a part of college sports, but that I am also completely dedicated to playing at the collegiate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistency is also crucial in establishing this image. The hashtags, tone, and images all relate to discipline and hard work. Practice photos illustrate what is happening behind the scenes. Game-day posts illustrate what is happening when the lights are on. Extra work posts illustrate strength and toughness. Even posts with my head coach illustrate the complete image of a student-athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This assignment has also opened my eyes to how deliberate social media can be. Each post is a part of a personal brand. As an athlete at the Division I level, this is important for recruitment, networking, NIL, and professional purposes down the road. My persona shows that I am dependable, hardworking, and a leader without having to state that directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, my Instagram presence is an extension of who I am: a competitor, a hard worker, and a proud representative of women\u2019s basketball at the Division I level. My persona is not something that is in addition to who I am; it is an extension of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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