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Throughout everyone’s life, there are multiple people who leave influences on said person, positive and negative. In my life, my soccer coach, Jason Harrod, has left an enormous impact on me. Not only has he left influences on my life but he always manages to boost my mood just from seeing him in the halls because it gives me flashbacks to the fun soccer seasons I’ve had with him. Coach Harrod was my JV soccer coach during 9th and 10th grade. He has not only taught me standard soccer skills but some life lessons as well. Coach Jason Harrod is a very well-rounded individual and I have no objection to what he has left within my morals. Coach Jason Harrod went to Gloversville schools so he can relate to my surroundings on a better level than most adults I speak with. Along with going to school in Gloversville, Harrod also played soccer for the school, which is another reason we connect a little better. During the summer workouts, Coach Harrod tends to pull me from the crowd and ensure I’m pushing to do everything to the best of my ability. If he notices anything off, he makes sure my health and mentality is all well. When he does said acts, he boosts my mentality and makes me push more than 100%. This makes me feel as if I have succeeded and that is the greatest feeling. The way my coach makes me feel after these small confrontations is how I aspire to …show more content…

He has taught me to ensure everyone is at 100% and if not, try and help them achieve their greatness. Also, Coach Harrod has shown me that any boost in confidence can help much more than having no confidence in achieving what you desire. Although I only get to experience Coach Harrod’s daily talks during the soccer season, his morals stick with me year round. I wouldn’t rather have any coach other than Harrod to get me through the season with enthusiasm and high

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