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“You never know if you can actually do something against all odds until you actually do it.” -Abby Wambach (pinterest.com). Abby Wambach is a role model and a hero because of her determination to persevere when all odds seem against her, her supportive and everlasting positive attitude towards life, soccer,and her teammates, and her unmistakable role of leadership she plays for her teammates. Abby Wambach was born June 2, 1980 in Rochester New York. She was the youngest of seven kids. In high…

Being one of the only latino families in the community of Medford, I grew up aware of the fact that I wasn’t as similar as my classmates around me. By the time I had been old enough to understand this, I had already received subtle hints and jokes that referred to my race. It didn’t bother me then, until I was aware of the assumptions that came with it. In the summer before 2nd grade, the most talked about event was “Sign Up Day”. It was a day in which we could go and choose our extracurricular…

I believe in trying new things when everyone else encourages you not to. For me, it was trying out for the school soccer team. When I told people about me wanting to join, most thought I wouldn’t be any good. I didn’t give into their opinions, but instead listened to myself. In less than a year since this sport has come into my life, it has taught me many things I would not have known if I hadn’t taken the chance to try something new. I believe that trying new things such as a sport like…

My Journey Through MCSC I’ve had a very happy journey playing for the Mason City Soccer Club. The MCSC put a huge impact on my life, made me a part of their family and even put me through some emotional times. In this essay I am going to explain my experience with MCSC and how it benefit my life. MCSC put a significant impact on my life. I joined the Mason City Soccer Club 2 years ago when I was going into the 7th grade. Before joining MCSC I played for park ‘n’ rec, park ‘n’ rec is a great…

“Mya you almost ready to go?” My mom shouted coming down the hallway. “I’m already!” I shout back at her. “ Ok let’s get in the car then.” So I grab my very heavy soccer bag and I get into the car. --- 15 minutes later --- As we pull up to the soccer field, the tire’s make a loud “Squeak!!” Then I swing the door open like a tire swing. I listen to the parents screaming, someone must of scored a goal. I start strolling to the field. Okay I’m all done tieing my…

At the beginning of my junior year of McNeil High School I qualified to be on varsity and was put into the varsity soccer class for one month. I trained with the returning varsity players and learned from our varsity coach. However, at the term of that month I had received a statement that I did not have the capability to become a varsity player and would be moved down to junior varsity. This remains as one of the toughest setbacks that I have faced in my life. Due to this failure, I joined a…

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE GAME The first version of the game is known as Return Man 1. It was developed by ESPN. The game is pretty simple. In fact, it was created for the football fans in America. CONTROLS OF THE GAME. To play, control the Return Man using the keys I, J, K, and L to move forward, to the left, to the right, and backwards respectively. You can now run in any direction! In addition to the control keys I, J, K, and L, you can also use the A, S and D keys for special moves.…

According to New World Encyclopedia over 240 million people play soccer in more than 200 countries. Soccer is considered the most popular sport in the world. More and more people are learning about the history of soccer, how to coach it, the players involved, and the types of plays in soccer. Soccer, which is called football in many countries, has been played for many years. Dating back to the second and third centuries in China was the first form of the game (“Soccer”). Soccer has been…

Soccer has impacted my life Soccer has impacted my life in so many ways. It has taught me how to take responsibility, and to never give up. It sure did change my life through these amazing years with my helpful teammates. My teammates have helped me out through the good and the bad. When I first joined the team i was scared that I wasn't gonna fit in or not be as good as everyone else, but my teammates helped me. They taught me everything that they knew. Soccer has made a big difference…

A passion is a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something. My favorite sport has always been the game of soccer, the world’s most popular sport, as it is for many others around the world. I began playing in the second grade and since then, it has pushed me to work harder, strengthened me mentally to focus more, and ameliorated me socially by bringing me closer to others with similar interests. Through my passion for the game, soccer has fueled my will to succeed in everything I do…