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In Alison Pearce Stevens’ “Soccer: Watch Out for Collisions” article out of Student Science is proving that head balls might not be the main cause of brain injuries in the game. In soccer, there is one major rule: no using arms or hands. As the ball floats through the air, the only other way to make contact with it and change its direction is to use his or her head. People have come to believe these head balls are the main cause of most concussions in soccer. Several sports organizations have…

doing sports isn’t the money they may win, popularity, or the trips and food you get, but they should do it for their health. Currently more than 17% (12.7 million) children and adolescents are suffering obesity according to Journal of American Material Association (JAMA). The fact that a children looks fat is not the problem; the problem is that it leads to a series of severe diseases. Complications…

“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…

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…

Soccer is my favorite sport. There are many reasons why I favor soccer over all the childhood sports I’ve played. It’s something positive to do, easy to learn, and keeps you healthy! First of all being a part of a soccer team is something positive to be a part of. It gives you a group to belong to. Before soccer, I was an outcast, without many friends who wanted to do good things, leaving me with a boring life, and nothing to look forward too. But when I started school my 7th grade year there…

Pele is an extraordinary soccer player. The best that has ever lived, and the best that will ever live. He is the Michael Jordan of soccer, or the Vince Lombardi. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Santos. Brazil. Pele grew up playing soccer in his neighborhood with his friends and they called themselves “The Shoeless Ones.” At the age of 15 he began playing for the Brazil International Soccer Team, as their striker. It took a few months for him to get in some games but once he was on the field…