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playing at a high level of soccer till this day. In 2008 I played on my first team, Concorde Fire Black. We traveled many places including Disney World where we placed second in the National Disney Showcase. Our team name is now named United Football Association Gold, but I still play with the girls I started playing soccer with. We still continue to travel and win many tournaments, last year we won our division. Playing and loving soccer is something that hasn’t changed in my life and I hope it…

My family has always been a sports family. Ever since I can remember the entirety of my life outside of school has revolved around sports. For my dad it was soccer, a sport which I played and enjoyed but unlike my parents, when they were younger, I had a burning desire to play hockey. Hours of running wildly around my house dressed in goalie equipment, finally convinced my parents to sign their 5 year old up for timbits hockey. I enjoyed playing the game for many years to follow, and still do…

The Central High School soccer team would make history in the season 2013-2014, and not one single person expects it. In the season there were only three more crucial games left before the big decisive game. Central prepared diligently, even staying after practice to ensure we were all ready for the biggest game in the soccer’s program, against our biggest rival, Smiths Station. While both Central and Smiths believed that they were ready to come off of that green soccer field with a victory,…

When you live in a small town, people seem to doubt that you will ever move on to bigger and better things. When you seem different than everyone else, or have different motivations, goals and interests, people seem to think you will falter in your attempt to achieve your goals. The reality is, no matter where you come from, or what your interests are, the only time you will encounter a detour on your road to success, is when you lack self-confidence and the necessary work ethic. On the road to…

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, otherwise known as Pelé, is a retired professional Brazilian soccer player.He is known for his style of play and known as the greatest soccer player of all time. From winning three FIFA world cups to scoring 1281 goals in 1363 matches, his style of play had changed the game during his time. Pelé started playing at a very young age, starting at the age of 15, from 1956-1977. He wanted to change the game. With the World Cup of 1950 approaching, Brazil was the host…

Why Soccer? Why should a person play soccer? Can you be too old to play soccer? Do many people think that soccer is fun? These are all good questions for children and adults who have a desire for soccer. Here are some facts why a person should find an interest in this amusing sport. Any male or female should play soccer for multiple reasons. One example is because it helps teach the beauty of sportsmanship. This also benefits because players on the field will get punished for having bad…

Pay Inequalities in Athletics Women have always been seen as less of a person than men are in many aspects of life, with sports being one of them. Dating back to 1963, the Equal Pay Act was passed in regards to John F. Kennedy, yet, 54 years later, the working women still falls short to men, making 79 cents to the men’s dollar. Not only in the workplace, but also in collegiate and professional sports, we see major gender pay inequalities. Wage gaps in sports are very obvious and people are…

Freedom of speech was one of the first major principles written in the constitution. A common misconception of freedom of speech is that it has no limitations, however, when this speech breeds hatred, questions rise about bans and restrictions. When harm becomes involved, the issue of hate speech is often debated. The harm principle is the only purpose for with it is morally legitimate for government or public opinion to interfere with anyone’s liberty of action (including speech) is to prevent…

In the tenth grade, I learned that not everyone is going to like me. I have always viewed myself as someone that gets along with everyone. I had many friends. I was polite to everyone. I was good at what I did. I felt as I was well respected by my peers and coaches. I couldn’t think of one person that I didn’t get along with: until I met Rob Webb. At the time, Rob Webb was the soccer coach for the u18 elite girl’s soccer team for the club that I played for back home. Our club did tryouts for…

Challenges in Nonprofit Management LaTisha decided to pursue a career in public service, specifically in the nonprofit sector. LaTisha finally found her purpose; to help people, to inspire people, and to make a difference in the society. LaTisha aspires to be a nonprofit manager, nonprofit director, and/or public servant. LaTisha feels that ethics is foundation of a person. It is the sound and judgment of how a person approaches a situation and makes a decision. As public servant, LaTisha would…