A Career As A Soccer Coach

I dreaded having the feeling of uselessness because I was unable participate in any sport. This meant I was unable to play for my high school upcoming season. I became determined to learn as much as I can about other performance issues that athletes might face. In the future I intend on applying for a PhD program in sport psychology to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to work with athletes and coaches on performance issues. Since deciding to change my major to psychology in college I have been involved in volunteer work in order to undertake further study to prepare me for the sport psychology field. I was a volunteer student assistant coach for the University of West Georgia Women’s Soccer Team. I worked individually with players to improve skills and helped develop effective practice techniques. Motivating and personally counseling players with stress derived from being an athlete and a student. Overall I help teach the athletes how to communicate better and help them understand different perspective in a team orientated environment. Because growing a team from the inside will expand external positive factors. It isn’t always about individual work. I find teamwork to be an important factor because each person has distinct part to play to achieve

The experience of coaching impacted me majorly, and helped to build my character to what it is today. This service project was not only extremely important to the community, it was also extremely important to me personally because I was able to express this love with young girls that were aspiring to follow my in footsteps. The pressure of having young girls look up to me in every aspect of life such as, cheerleading, academics, and character, added to the accountability of building my character to one that is desirable. Because I knew so many young girls were looking up to me, I made sure that I set the example that my five year old self once looked up

Approximately four years ago, twelve of us accepted a position on team that none of us, not only knew anything about, but also did not expect much from. We were twelve individuals that were seeking a college soccer experience at the division I level and if you ask any of those girls back then, none of them could have predicted the reality of the four years that we would ultimately spend here. This team had experienced heartbreak in freshman year on many levels, battled through the pain of losing in the semi-finals of sophomore year, and again losing in the finals last year. To be a part of this program is unlike any experience I’ve had before. There is always a supportive and positive environment; there is always progress being made every

As a varsity cheerleader, I have attended four years of Henrietta High School Mini-Spirit Camp. At Mini-Spirit Camp, high school cheerleaders promote spirit and confidence in children three to eleven years old. Every year, I realize more and more that being around children and being able to help in their lives is something that I truly love and enjoy. Being a part of Mini-Spirit Camp for the past four years has taught me patience and the importance of being a good role model and example to young children. As for my hopeful career, I know that these qualities are very important in becoming successful in acquiring the acceptance of

Over this past year, I was given the opportunity to take on two new leadership roles. The first was presented to me through my university. I was honored to accept the nomination as the president of Aurora’s athletic training club. This role consists of conducting meetings, mentoring new

Last year I was turned down by the program due to lack of leadership and a few other options. This was very disappointing, but I realized that it was entirely true. I set out to help the community and that’s when I realized I could be a leader doing what I love with a program called Top Soccer. Top Soccer is a program that provides kids with mental disabilities the opportunity to play and experience the game of soccer. This program instantly caught my

Having grown up in the Tahoe Truckee area, my participation in athletics, and a multitude of other team based activities, have consumed a vast majority of my teenage life, and have aided in my finding a variety of things I am passionate about. These activities have taught me many important life skills that I am able to contribute to both the Team community and community as a whole. These competencies include a strong sense of leadership, accountability, a clear sense of self, and effective communication, all of which I utilize in my day to day life. These skills also provide me with the ability to set effective goals and accomplish them.

It all started when MaxPreps, America’s source for high school sports organized a camp for upcoming basketball coaches from various states where we had to be out camping for five days, during this experience we will collaboratively fulfill various tasks delegated to each team participating in the event. Given my extensive experience in coaching,

An extracurricular activity that I have had the pleasure to take part in for the past five years is the Greenwood College School dance team. Starting off as a new and young member of the team, I often faded in the background and followed the instruction of senior students, showing up to practice and doing the dances as told. During my first two years, in addition to being in various senior choreographed routines, I choreographed a dance alongside girls in my grade, an experience that gave me a basis of teamwork skills including compromise, commitment, open mindedness, reliability and creativity. After I became an experienced member of the team, the coach offered me a position as the team coordinator which I happily accepted. For the past two

“Go Spartans Go!” screamed the crowd as we took the field. I felt nervous, with sweat dripping from my face and my hands feeling moist. The moment I took my position, I felt destined to be the best player on the field and thought to myself, “I can do it.” It was my first start for my career as a varsity soccer player for Brookfield East. I wanted to make every opportunity count. I could smell the scent of the freshly cut grass and the aroma of the concession stand. The referee blew his whistle and we were off to the races. The first 45 minutes went by in a heartbeat and I was exhausted. 5 minutes after halftime, the unthinkable happened. As I was sprinting for the ball, my knee gave out and twisted beneath me. I fell in an instant and I felt

Throughout my lifetime, activities, events, and services that I am involved in have shaped me as a person. The one thing that I personally think has had the most impact on my character is being a soccer coach for Lil’ Kickers, it has given me qualities of leadership that will carry on throughout my entire life.

The purpose of the NOVA soccer team was to play soccer and represent our school. My position in the NOVA soccer team, was the Assistant Coach which meant I help the coach in any way possible. For example I help him attempt new tactics

The city of Everett is home to Casino Road an infamous street with a growing crime issue facing their youth. An abundance of their youth live below the federal poverty line, lack a structured support system, and are destined to repeat the cycle they live in. This issue led to the creation of the Casino Road Futbol Academy. An annual one-week camp that focuses on teaching children the fundamentals of soccer as well as a brief distraction from the life they live. Throughout the years, I've participated in various activities but none have had the same positive impact on me than coaching for the Casino Road Futbol Academy.

Camp Counselor – Camp leader (prepared activities, trained the kids in various art projects, instructed kids, carpool duty) at Camp Rough Riders for three years

I was never one to babysit, watching my younger brothers was always enough little kid time for me, but because my dad was a part of the Recreation Department I was roped into volunteering at a Middle School aged sports camp. Eventually I became a full time counselor for three more years. Everyday leading up to that first day I was nervous. Middle schooler students were always known to be mean. How does one keep fifty middle schooler’s from destroying everything in sight? I soon learned the answers to this question along with the discovery of qualities within myself that not only helped in the camp setting, but will become essential for the rest my life.