My name is Ivan Padilla and I attend Irvin High School. Soccer has been a part of my life for around 13 years and it has built me up to the person and player I am today. Soccer has given me many challenges and obstacles, but those hard things I have passed help me to learn how to be a better player and to always be motivated and prepared for the next obstacles. I always try to do my best at games and practices. I like soccer and started practicing since I was 3 years old and even since then I have learned a lot of beneficial things. I have learned to became a player that plays with passion, with competitiveness, and also confidence. Soccer has taught me many things and that is why I hope to continue my love of soccer at the next level while pursuing academics.