Why Soccer Is Important To Me

Growing up with three siblings the idea of competition in sports has always been apparent in my life. Having my sister, who is only a year younger than me, with me both in school and on the field has increased my determination even more. The pressure of working with my sister has sparked an even greater interest in playing sports throughout high school. My sister, Caroline, and I have been on the same sports teams since we were young. We played soccer, basketball, and softball together for many years. Once we reached middle and high school we began to push each other harder to improve in whatever sport was in season. Neither of us will ever admit if the other one is doing better in a sport; however, we use the others success to fuel our determination in improving and becoming more successful. Sports have become a way for Caroline and I to connect on a different level than some other siblings might. Caroline and I have never been close due to how close we are in age; however, when we get a chance to work together on the field we both play better. Without my sister and sports pushing me I don’t think I would have become so

I was pulled up to varsity soccer my freshman year and by the end of the season I had earned myself a starting position on the team. I earned that position by working hard and proving myself which is one of the reasons I love playing sports. Through playing soccer I have gained work ethic and the idea that working hard pays off in the end. Without soccer I would not have learned time management and how to manage both school work and busy game and practice schedules. As a student athlete it has become essential that I be able to handle getting any work done on time regardless what time I may get home. Through sports I have also learned to never be satisfied with myself because there will always be room for improvement regardless of what I am