Fall sports are underway, and many student-athletes are lacing up their cleats and sneakers, and taking their respective places on high school athletic fields.
While many may argue that soccer is an objective sport, there is a high degree of subjectivity. The coaching staff is accountable for all decisions, including the roster on game days. They choose which players’ start, how long he/she plays, and whether or not substitutes will take the field.
Most people don’t want to talk about their failures, but it’s what you do with failure that defines you as a leader.
It was a cold October afternoon when I made my way up to the varsity field. As I climbed the stairs towards the Tuck Shop, I felt my heart beating faster. I had always dreamed of playing high school varsity soccer. I was a key player on the Freshman team, and couldn’t wait to assist my team in defending their state title. …show more content…
The senior captains delivered their pre-game speeches, asserting “no matter what happens out there, let’s hold our heads high throughout the entire game”
➢ Motivated and inspired, we ran united onto the field.
Down on the field, our head coach announced the starting line-up, and I was told to put a pinnie on.
➢ A little disappointed, I stood between my teammates and watched the game from the sidelines.
➢ I glance at the scoreboard, as the clock was set at 45 minutes. The referee blew his whistle, and Delbarton quickly gained possession of the ball.
➢
3 – 0 Score – at the half
Half time – ran to the
While many may argue that soccer is an objective sport, there is a high degree of subjectivity. The coaching staff is accountable for all decisions, including the roster on game days. They choose which players’ start, how long he/she plays, and whether or not substitutes will take the field.
Most people don’t want to talk about their failures, but it’s what you do with failure that defines you as a leader.
It was a cold October afternoon when I made my way up to the varsity field. As I climbed the stairs towards the Tuck Shop, I felt my heart beating faster. I had always dreamed of playing high school varsity soccer. I was a key player on the Freshman team, and couldn’t wait to assist my team in defending their state title. …show more content…
The senior captains delivered their pre-game speeches, asserting “no matter what happens out there, let’s hold our heads high throughout the entire game”
➢ Motivated and inspired, we ran united onto the field.
Down on the field, our head coach announced the starting line-up, and I was told to put a pinnie on.
➢ A little disappointed, I stood between my teammates and watched the game from the sidelines.
➢ I glance at the scoreboard, as the clock was set at 45 minutes. The referee blew his whistle, and Delbarton quickly gained possession of the ball.
➢
3 – 0 Score – at the half
Half time – ran to the