Personal Narrative-My First Ole Miss Soccer Player

In elementary school, my mom brought me to my first Ole Miss soccer game. As the players warmed up, Hannah Weatherly, an All-American forward, inspected the Mississippi State players like a spider stalking its prey. As the referee’s lips touched the whistle to start the game, the players hustled as if their lives depended on it. Throughout the game, shots were fired; penalties were taken, and tackles were made. The fans throughout the game boasted, “Hotty Toddy!” The game ended 1-0 Ole Miss with a finesse shot by Weatherly to seal the deal. That night, I gazed into my mother’s eyes and proclaimed, “I want to be an Ole Miss soccer player."

I remember when my dream had a glimpse of reality. I went to my first Ole Miss soccer camp as a freshman, where I …show more content…
As he approached, the more I realized it was Coach Mott, the head coach of Ole Miss. While befuddled, I responded, “Hey, Coach!” He then remarked, “You are an exceptional player and after camp I would like you to call me.” He distributed his number to me, and I proceeded to pace to my car.

The next day I nervously called Coach Mott. He informed me that he watched me play for years and seen tremendous growth. We then confirmed my unofficial visit, where I toured the facilities and Ole Miss campus. I stayed in the dorms with Addie Forbus, a freshman striker at the time. I gossiped with all the former Ole Miss soccer players and made new friends.
The following day, I had a meeting with Mott. I received my offer from Ole Miss; I verbally committed a month later at the Ole Miss Vs Florida game. My mother came up to me and reminded me of my statement I said in Elementary School. Since then, I always tell myself I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Without my strong willpower, I would not have accomplished my elementary school