Personal Narrative: My Life As A Soccer Player

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One can accomplish many things in their lifetime, even at the age of fifteen. You don’t necessarily have to live a long life to fulfill dreams or goals. Even elementary children can succeed in being a vigorous student and earn a prize or certificate. There are usually favorable outcomes as a result of accomplishing something important, either for yourself or others. People have been known to have found who they are and what their purpose is through achieving their goals. Throughout my life as a soccer player, I have always wanted to be the best teammate that everyone looked up to. My goal is to advance my soccer skills and to be the best player that I can be both physically and mentally. Being shy and awkward can sometimes make it hard to fit in and make new friends. Soccer encourages me to get out into the world and make contact with others. When I am …show more content…

I feel like I have worked hard to get to play as a starter. It makes me feel good about myself and like I haven’t wasted time wishing and working. I feel ecstatic when I am able to get on the field to show how much I have improved. I think that I have improved greatly and I am happy with where my skill set is at the moment. I have worked hard to be a better player by asking for tips and practicing. One day, I would like to be just as good as the girls on Varsity, but I know that I will have to work in order to get there. I have also learned how to be a trustworthy and hardworking teammate. I know that you cannot win a game without working together to excel against the other team. It is important to fulfill your part on the team or the team cannot be whole. You have to be dedicated and willing to work harder each day. My parents, coach, and teammates rely on me to do what I am expected to do. There is no “I” in team; we all have to work together in order to prosper and bring home a

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