Since the age of 5 I have played some sort of organized soccer. I begin playing club then premier soccer at the age of 7. To say soccer is an integral part of my life would be an understatement. Soccer has allotted me so much, such as lifelong friends, amazing coaches, trips to dozens of states I would not have visited, and a chance to go to Europe and play on an international level. All of this I know was because of all the sacrifices my parents did on my behalf. They have been hands down my number one supporters and cheerleaders. Now that I am in my senior year, I am excited for my next journey, and that is to play soccer in college. I feel academics and athletics go hand and hand. If you push yourself in the classroom, not take the easy way out, challenge your mindset, then that all can translate onto the sport field of play you are doing. I rely on my mind and schooling to make me the best athlete there is.