My Passion In Soccer

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Outside of school a majority of my free time has been dedicated to athletics. I have found a passion in soccer and I have been committed to the sport for the last 10 years. I have been a part of Greater Toledo Futbol Club, where I participate almost year round in practices, games and tournaments. My career in club soccer has been very successful. My team has won a state championship, while also qualifying for the regional championships, consisting of the nations top teams. My involvement with the sport has given me endless opportunities to grow as an individual while entering the next chapter of my life. For years one of my goals was to become a collegiate athlete. As I entered my second year of high school, the college recruiting process

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