I love playing soccer, but I’m fairly new to the competitive side of it and learning the technical/ foot skills has been a new challenge for me. This year I am excited to be on a team with great players and a great coach. I learn sports best by watching other people and then practicing like crazy. It’s how I learned to skateboard, break boards in tae kwon do, and even run.

Several weeks ago, I got to spend some time on the field with a friend and track teammate who is an exceptional soccer player. He was nice enough to give me some basic tips and practice drills to work on. I learned so much that I started practicing every day on my own. While I have gotten better, I still have a long way to go 🙂

I think the skills required to play soccer can be so helpful in other sports. I’ve noticed I am quicker on my feet and more on my toes. So fun!

Last weekend, our team played in a tournament. We played four games and ended up being finalists. I was really proud of our team and how much we’ve learned in just a short time together. I believe we will continue to get better and better and it’s just the beginning!