Personal Narrative: How Soccer Changed My Life

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As a young girl, I never thought I would become so attached to a sport, and definitely not soccer. My mother expected me to be like any other little girl with a barbie doll, which I was, but then I developed an obsession for the sport. I supplemented a very interesting passion for soccer when I reached the age of 8. From the good compliments I receive from my coaches, my family, and friends, I assume i’m a great soccer player skill wise. The reason I am mentioning how important soccer is to me is because, it is one of my talents that has forever impacted my life in such a good and positive way. On and off the field, the amazing sport has taught me great skills that fit well into my education and social life. Throughout all the teams I have

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