Personal Narrative: My Passion For Soccer

Failure has a huge impact on my life. Although it has a way of turning itself into a learning experience. Ever since I was a child I was told to never stop for what I believe in.
It was my freshman year of highschool I was eager to take on challenges and make these four years the best they can be. I was mostly ready to start soccer. My passion for soccer is what makes me excited to start everyday. When I received the opportunity to be goalkeeper as a freshman on the varsity team at first I was not so ecstatic. I wanted to play on the field as striker, score goals and play, what I thought, was the important position on the team.
I could not have asked for a better chance. I went to preseason workout with a positive attitude, I felt unstoppable

until I tore my meniscus which is a knee ligament. I felt as if the whole world came crashing down on me. This only taught me how to work harder. I did not let the injury stop me from playing the game I cared about the most. Over time I became more and more confident in my position as goalkeeper. The position requires dedication and leadership.
As goalkeeper you have a clear view of the field and a better view than anybody else on the field. You are expected to communicate with your teammates and be their “third eye” in a way. Attending NJCU will help me continue my passion and become a better athlete over time and improve my techniques. I am overwhelmed that I get the chance to be apart of a team that puts in one hundred percent on the field. All of the players on the team are dedicated and that is what makes winning team.