and I argue over who gets to stretch out in the backseat while the other sits curled in the front attempting to find a comfortable position. The early morning light has started to seep through the clouds, promising a shining day ahead, perfect for a soccer match. For the remaining minutes of the drive I visualize the game in my mind, barely containing my excitement of getting to play my favorite sport. Pulling in the gravel parking lot, I can already see spectators set up around the fields. As we walk
Today is the day. Soccer tryouts I wish they were on a Friday instead of a Monday but oh well. Yesterday I woke up at 6am and practice until 10pm. I ate breakfast and dinner which I ate fast so I could go and practice more. My mom and dad got me a soccer net and soccer disc. I hang up one of the disc and shoot at it until I hit it at least 3 times. The coach told my parents that even if someone makes the team in means they could play but they might not. As long as I make the team I could
the game soccer. The entire world gathers every four years to send out their best team, and to see which country is the ultimate champion. To play the game of soccer, there needs to be referees to ensure that the players are safe and are following the rules. Though this was once a highly respected position, in Virginia, working as a referee is no longer worth the time, due to a lack of respect, no support system, and the constant variations and changes to the rules. As the game of soccer has progressed
For the past five years, I have worked as a soccer referee, and the experience has been very valuable. I began refereeing at the age of twelve, primarily as a way to earn a little extra money to buy video games. Initially, I started to referee recreational games for younger age groups at the local soccer park. However, as my referee career began to blossom, I was invited to referee tournaments throughout Georgia. Fast forward to today, I regularly travel to referee high-level tournaments in Alabama
Wrist Wrist Wrist One lovely afternoon I was at my indoor soccer game. I was in an indoor league with some of my friends and we were tearing every team we played. That day we were going to play against an academy team, which have very good players.I had arrived about two minutes before the game. I was pretty late because I had gone to go eat before with my brother. So because of that I didn’t start and I wasn’t warmed up either. Nathan, my coach was like “Hey man did you go sew your clothes?,” in
Clichés always seem to cloud my mind whenever we try to speak meaningfully about the things we love. In particular, the beautiful game of soccer always seems to mock my efforts in describing its genuine beauty. On or off the field, nothing in this world compares the sensation of playing soccer, both mentally and physically. In every instance, you always can't help, but feel the individual nerves tingle throughout my body as the pumping adrenaline courses your bloodstream. All the way from the situations
at six, I didn’t get a lot of sleep that night because I was filled with anxiety. It was the last day of soccer tryouts and I wasn’t so excited about going. The day before I was informed that I wouldn’t be starting the season with varsity which saddened me. I couldn’t let that keep me down from trying hard today, for I still needed to prove that I wanted to be there. I packed up all my soccer equipment before eating breakfast. “Good luck today Jack!” my dad said “Go out there and kick ball!” he
As I put my black and gold jersey on, I thought of the outcome of tonight's game. Either the Penguins come out as champions, or they are forced to game 7. I walked downstairs to put my shoes on, and I saw my brother with his black and teal jersey on. We headed to the car. My mom was already annoyed by how much my brother and I were fighting over who would win the intense game. Finally, after a couple of minutes, we journeyed to the big game. After a long ride, we finally entered the streets of Pittsburgh
a child, I started to love soccer and all I wanted to do was playing it. I loved soccer like girls love woman accessory such as lipstick, cream. I played every match with my passion and I took that as a joy, an important part in my life. However, there was a match which I would remember for the rest of my life. It happened 9 months ago but it feels as if it was yesterday. It was a beautiful afternoon with sunshine and gentle breeze, I was in the Gold Coast to play soccer with my older brother’s team
While I had the opportunity to go to a state soccer tournament, I was fortunate enough to be able to play with a group of hard-working girls. On that state road trip, we all created memories that were unforgettable. It was late May, and even though most people were looking forward to summer, I couldn’t wait to go to the soccer tournament in Houston. My team and I had been preparing for the tournament every practice for three months. On a Thursday morning, my team met at our coach’s house to head