How Does Soccer Affect My Identity

Scorching sun, dry air, chasing after a simple ball. The sport of soccer is an action that has caused a major influence on my identity. The simple, but thrilling sport was introduced to me when I was 6 years old, and since its introduction it has influenced me in many ways.
The impact of a simple sport was so major that it has participated in my personality and the way I present myself to others. The game has helped shape my traits of competitiveness,determination,and confidence.The feeling before entering a game has heavily contributed to my identity.The sport forcing you to perform is the best and worst feeling, intimidating you to execute your best.Being afraid to step into the pitch, maybe messing up, but even so you grit your teeth and

you step into the field, something compels you to move forward and play. The joy of playing and getting lost in the moment.
The rush of emotions flood into one's subconscious, the emotions contributing to oneself. Such a simple concept, but at the same time such a complex one. How does one sport contribute to one's identity? How has this sport caused such trivial memories, but such cherishable ones? These are such simple questions that flood my mind when asked. This pastime, is no longer a amusement,but now a part of me. This game has introduced me to such wonderful people, people I otherwise would have not meet due to this sport. People who I have learned from and people who I cherish. These bonds of friendship were taught to me by such a simple recreational hobby. These emotions are complex and have factor in my identity. I learned to be competitive, by suffering my first lost, by vowing to never lose ever again, and to never back down from a challenge. I have experienced the feeling of only thinking of one objective, to only have ambition, a dream to reach. I also gained my confidence because of the dedication and work I have put into. The commitment of working toward one's goal has helped with my courage to be more open and more assured when around others.
Because of soccer, I was given the opportunity to meet others. Encounters which I was moved by,the people I got to meet, the emotions I got to discover. Theses are all things that have helped shape my identity. All these memories taught to me by a simple sport, who have founded and inspired my identity.