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D'WAYNE BATES
Life Athletes Biography
Name/Sport/Team
D'Wayne Bates, Football, Chicago Bears
1. Other organized sports you have played.
In high school, I played football, basketball, baseball, and ran the 400-meter in track.
2. How do you think sportsmanship can be improved in your sport?
I feel that whatever level of sports that an athlete may play, sportsmanship needs to be portrayed. There should be more penalties or fines when an athlete violates the rules of sportsmanship.
3. Which one word would your coaches use to describe you?
I think the one word that describes me is patience. Being a wide receiver in the NFL can be frustrating, especially when you want the ball thrown your way. But, the best thing to do is to work hard and wait your turn. Things will happen; by being patient and working hard, you will be prepared when the opportunity comes.
4. How has participation in athletics affected your character?
Participation in athletics has made my character stronger, therefore making me a better person. First and foremost, I realized how God has blessed me with a gift to play wide receiver in the NFL. Athletics have enabled me to concentrate more and better my time management. Mentally, athletics have made me stronger and more confident in achieving my athletic goals.
5. What virtue or personal character trait would you like to acquire?
6. What do/did you find most difficult about dating?
Dating is hard because you spend so much time trying to figure out if this person is the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.
7. Why do you think abstinence before marriage is a good idea?
Abstinence is the best protection against the negative things pertaining to sex.
8. Do you have any fun ideas for a date?
A fun date for me is going to the mall, eating at one of the restaurants close to the movie theatre. Having a long conversation, about life in general or just killing time before the movie starts.
9. Are you married? Have children? How many?
I am not married yet and I don't have any children.
10. What attracted you most to your spouse?
My girlfriend's most attractive feature is that she is a Christian.
11. What is it like being married?
12. What advice would you give a friend thinking of marriage?
My advice would be to make sure this person is the one you will spend the rest of your life with. I don't believe in divorce once two married are married.
13. Why are you pro-life?
I am pro-life because everyone deserves a chance to live life. You never know what a child may amount to after conception.
14. What do you appreciate about your life?
I appreciate my life because I am able to give back to those who helped me get to where I am right now.
15.What do you think can be done to help others respect life more?
People should respect life because it is a gift from God. To increase respect for life in a person, have the person count his or her blessings.
16.What was your most humbling experience?
Washing the feet of my pastor is probably the most humbling experience for me. It symbolizes what Jesus Christ did for his disciples. Other than that, probably trying to learn to play golf. I can attest that athletic ability, being able to run or jump, won't help you swing these sticks.
17.What was your most exalted experience?
18.What do you do when things are not going well for you?
When things are not going well, I pray and ask God, "Why?" And then I ask Him, "What message are you trying to send me?"
19.What do you do when you do something wrong?
If I feel I have done something wrong, I pray about it and ask for forgiveness from our Lord, then I apologize to whomever I was wrong to.
20.What do you think about when you experience success?
Success is a blessing from God. But it is also a reward of patience, hard work, and perseverance.
21.What do you like to do that is important?
I like being a role model. I feel it is important to give back to your community, especially when kids look up to you.
22.What do you like to do that is frivolous?
23.What is your favorite pre-game meal?
My favorite pre-game meal is mostly fruit: bananas, grapes, and oranges. If I eat meat before the game, it is definitely chicken.
24.What is your favorite snack when you are not in training?
My favorite snack and dessert is chocolate chip cookies and a tall glass of milk.
25.Any additional insights, comments or personal experiences related to virtue, abstinence and respect for life?
My only additional insights would be to make God your first priority. Respect and treat others the way you would want others to respect and treat you.
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