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Ever wonder what gives top athletes that extra edge that makes them the best? Through my passion for soccer I have been drawn to reading countless articles and books on soccer, and athletics in general, in an effort to answer this question. One of my favorite books, The Sports Gene by David Epstein, delves into the mystery of why some people are faster or can run seemingly impossible distances. This has always fascinated me, since there is no definitive answer to why some people are more…

Being let go can be many things, it can be cut from a team, laid off, or rejected. For me, being cut was a shock and a huge disappointment. I tried out for the Bridgewater State University men’s soccer team and was dismissed in the second round of cuts. Soccer is not just a game for me, it is a significant part of my life. I have played year round for the past fourteen years both indoors and outdoors. Elected as varsity captain of my high school team, and leading goal scorer for both my…

Soccer Coach & Life Coach When I was a fifth grader, I played for a local U15 soccer club that needed more players. Because my older sister was playing they let me, a ten-year-old, play as well. I was the youngest and only knew my sister. At the first practice, I was nervous to the point where I was sweaty without even moving due to my fear of everyone else being better than me. My sister and I found out that we were on Ken’s team. Looking back, that would be some of the best news I would…

My first year at Saint Benedict’s Prep was an experience I would never forget because of the things I did during my freshman year. I had to get used to the fact that I started school in July rather than September. While all my other friends were enjoying their vacation, I was in school learning about the traditions of the school. I came into Saint Benedict’s as a kid who didn't care much about school, and just joined because of the soccer program. My first week was an experience that one…

Have you ever been in the situation where you just entered middle school but there is no soccer team? Even though you really want to play soccer there is just no way you can, homework takes too much time and there will be no time left for soccer. That is the average life of a middle school soccer player. A topic that is often debated is whether middle schools should have a soccer team. Some people say that middle schools already have so many sports and have to spend so much money on them that…

At first, it was had to find a connection to a discourse community but after reading the texts and the characteristics of one, I had couple ideas of one. One discourse community that I have been apart of would be my soccer team. I chose my soccer team because we all had the same goal which was to win the championships for our division which applies to the first characteristic. When looking back on what I have been a part of, my time on this team applies to the idea of a discourse community.…

How i got interested in soccer: I got interested in soccer when i was 9 years old.I liked soccer because you have to work as a team, and because i always saw soccer in the tv.And when i was 9 i ask my mom if i could join soccer she said yea but we need to find a team that you can join. And won of my friends that went to the same school as me his dad had a team of soccer.My mom went and talked to him and and asked him if i could join he said yea.Then my mom came home and i asked her if he had…

Entering high school, I had no idea what I would experience in the near future. My idea of what high school would be like was totally different than what it is. The transition I made from grade school to high school was an exhausting one. Even though freshman year was a challenge, it provided me with a variety of experiences that I will use to my benefit throughout my impending years at Saint Hubert. The August prior to my freshman year, I tried out for Saint Hubert’s soccer team. I had…

The droning sound of sharp exhales and the snapping of fists on thick cotton gis started to become something I wanted a break from, not something I wanted a break for. I started practicing kempo at the Guardian martial arts dojo when I was a child, since both my brother and my dad were also doing it, it became somewhat a family activity. After a few years, the forms and workouts that were done became dull to me, I felt that I wanted something new to do if anything at all. Thinking that it was…

Segovia, Spain Segovia is one of Spain’s most historic and touristic cities. There are a variety of customs and traditions that make up Spain’s culture such as the language, religion, sports, and education. These are very important factors that make Segovia different than many other cities. Segovia is a very historic city and a majority of their customs and culture come from the history of the ancient city. Spain was originally occupied by the Iberians, Celts, and Basques. Segovia became a…