Soccer Isn't Very Social. Plus, If You

Sports Can Do So Much. They've Given Me A Framework: Meeting New People, Confidence, Self-esteem, Discipline, Motivation. All These Things I Learned, Whether I Knew I Was Learning Them Or Not, Through Sports.

I Was Given A Tremendous Gift In Terms Of Athleticism. Maybe It Was Because I Wasn't So Confident In Other Areas.

I Got To Experience Soccer At The Highest Level At A Young Age; I Decided I Wanted To Be Part Of That For As Long As Possible.

Learn To Differentiate Between What Is Truly Important And What Can Be Dealt With At Another Time.

Take Your Victories, Whatever They May Be, Cherish Them, Use Them, But Don't Settle For Them.