Why Soccer Is Important To Me

It was the time I knew I can do big things as a freshman. I Am short and small compared to most freshman, so playing soccer with others is intimidating. I was eager to play soccer with sophomores, juniors, and seniors. What I didn’t realize is how nerve racking it would be. This is an experience I will never forget. It was our first practice as a team, and I was skittish. As I approached practice, I noticed the many girls who seemed like giants to me. Right then I knew I couldn’t play soccer with them. I glanced around and saw unfamiliar faces. I’ve seen most of the people on the team because my sisters played with them, but they seemed like strangers to me. We finally started practicing, and I already messed up in a drill. The thing is, I kept messing up the whole practice! My stomach, then started to feel achy like I just got stabbed 5 times. I love playing soccer, but getting that feeling when playing with those girls makes me seem like I can’t play my finest, because it’s like I never will be. …show more content…
I was not feeling it at all and really wanted to leave, until my coach called me over. I was extremely speechless at that moment; no words could spill out of my mouth. So, I strolled across the field over to Coach B. shakingly, yet still nervous. She began talking to me about soccer of course and how the season is going to go, but then at that moment she spoke softly to me saying she is so thrilled to coach me this year. I instantly felt a feeling of relief flow through me. I was so much more confident in myself. During practice that day, it was like I was a new player; I didn’t mess up as much, I really go to know the team, and I got some compliments along the way. I still felt left out as a mini freshman, but scanning around at the team I then realized I’m not the only one who feels intimidated. Thinking back on the softness of Coach Bs’ words she said shows I can do big things as a