Soccer Personal Narrative

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Soccer has always been a part of my life. Ever since I was just a couple months old, my dad began taking me to his games during the blistering summers. Growing up having a soccer dad really got me involved into the sport. From having mini tournaments at every family gathering to watching every game that was playing on tv. At the beginning, I just played for fun. I didn’t really know the rules to play I just enjoyed the rush of emotions it made me feel.
I lost some interest from soccer for a couple of years, until my 8th grade year. The previous year, all my friends had joined the schools soccer team except me. I began feeling very left out and wished I could’ve joined the team too. That is why the following year I tried out, unknowingly aware

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