While in high school almost everybody joins a club, be it academic, social, athletic, etc. In my case, my most important and cherished group was my soccer team. It feels so good to have a place where everybody feels the same way about something, in this case the sport. My teammates were not only there with me in the field and during practice, but many of them were also my best friends. During senior year, I greatly considered whether I should play soccer in college or not. I decided not to since I believed it would have been too much of a commitment, since in this stage of my life, my main commitment would be my classes. I do in a way feel empty sometimes, not having anything to look forward to, but I also greatly appreciate what this sport has done for me. Some of the key characteristics this sport has given me include, responsibility, commitment, time-management, and ambitiousness.
Although one may think that all those years of practice and dedication to a sport that one eventually just stops playing may be a waste, I sincerely think that it was the best decision of my life. Soccer has made me who I am today. I think that one of the main reasons college went so well for me from the start, in all aspects, was because of all the virtues that soccer has implanted in me. Participating in a sport is a key aspect to growth; it forms the base of who you will become and if you take advantage of what it gives you, chances are you will succeed in later stages of life.
Although one may think that all those years of practice and dedication to a sport that one eventually just stops playing may be a waste, I sincerely think that it was the best decision of my life. Soccer has made me who I am today. I think that one of the main reasons college went so well for me from the start, in all aspects, was because of all the virtues that soccer has implanted in me. Participating in a sport is a key aspect to growth; it forms the base of who you will become and if you take advantage of what it gives you, chances are you will succeed in later stages of life.