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My full name is Matthew Brett Casey. My birthdate was fifteen years ago on the day of March twenty- ninth. There are many activities and other things that I relish. I appreciate various sports including soccer, basketball, golf, and track. School sports I participate in include Cross Country and Track. I play indoor soccer in the winter while I play travel soccer in the spring. I play golf every so often with family and friends as well. I spend as much time as I possibly can hanging out with…

It is a rather chilly Sunday afternoon. This was the first game of the day. It was a gloomy morning. There was no sun in sight and the cold wind feels like a slap to the face. You could almost see the determination in the girl's eyes. They knew that if they won this game they could go to the championship game. They had to win this game. The game started out just like any other girls soccer game. Both teams took the field to warm up. One team wore uniforms with bright red jerseys with solid…

There are many events in my life that has shaped me and the way I am today; but there are two main events that have shaped me dramatically. First one when I six and one when I was in 8th grade, both two way different things but they both tie together and make me who I am and who I will always be. It all starts when I was six years old and I just got done playing my soccer game at the Blue Valley Activity Center (BVAC). It was a warm summer day and our game was over and it was time to go home.…

Ileana Aleman is a nineteen year old from Pharr, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1996 and has always dreamed of playing softball. She is currently a student at the University of Arkansas where she is majoring in Creative Writing. Along with spending time on her academics, she also spends her time playing on the University of Arkansas Women’s Softball Team. Playing at the collegiate level has made an effective contribution to not only her life but also her character. It has taught her valuable…

How I Learned to Play Soccer I love soccer. It’s as simple as that. There isn’t a single aspect of the game that I don’t adore. If you ask my parents, they’ll say that I learned to play soccer when I was 3, at “Peewee Soccer Lessons” through the East Troy Rec department. However, if you ask anyone who I’ve played, they’ll say I learned in the “Recess Soccer League”. It was totally unofficial. That name didn’t get coined until 6th grade, but that’s how I think of it now. Most of my understanding…

brothers, and I am the youngest of my brothers. I study nursing at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico in the grounds of Cupey. I graduated from 12th grade in Maria Teresa Piñeiro (MTP) high school located in Sabana Seca. I work in a laboratory in the Inter American University campus Cupey. I love sports. Sport is one of the things that I love. Most of my life I been doing different sports like soccer, basketball, American Football, javelin throw, baseball, boxing, karate and…

Humility is a big part of leadership, as all FIFA officials should accept that no organization is perfect. Errors do occur and need to be recognized. Tone is also crucial to harmony in an organization. FIFA, its Confederations, and the member associations have to set the tone in order to encourage a positive culture within each of their respective organizations. Lastly, FIFA and all those involved in football should strive to show respect for each other and other regions. Change is the second…

Diego Armando Maradona (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo maɾaˈðona], born 30 October 1960) is a retired Argentine professional footballer. He has served as a manager and coach at other clubs as well as the national team of Argentina. Many in the sport, including football writers, former players, current players and football fans, regard Maradona as the greatest football player of all time.[6][7][8][9] He was joint FIFA Player of the 20th Century with Pelé.[10][11] An advanced playmaker who…

accomplishments have made her who she is today in the soccer world. In high school, Hope finished her high school career with 109 goals and was named All American goalie for U-17 (under 17). She was a the Pac-10 Player of the Year her sophomore year in college and received the Hermann Award her senior year in college. Hope also has 3 All- American awards. As a professional women's soccer player, she has played in the World Cup and the Olympics. She has received two Olympic gold medals and two…

People never really realize what all goes into the job of coaching. Coaching is a job everyone overlooks as being one of many simple careers. No matter what sports a person coaches, they go through things that other people have no idea about. Although many people do not think coaching can be a difficult position, a lot more goes into the line of work than most people imagine. Coaching has been one of my career ideas after high school, and it is from my high school coaches that I learn what…