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Hey, everyone! I’m a 12-year-old with a passion for soccer, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on my school’s soccer teams this year. We’ve got quite an interesting mix of players and some challenges to overcome, but it’s all part of the game. Let’s dive right in!

Hey, everyone! I’m a 12-year-old with a passion for soccer, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on my school’s soccer teams this year. We’ve got quite an interesting mix of players and some challenges to overcome, but it’s all part of the game. Let’s dive right in!

My Soccer Journey:

At my school, we have soccer teams for most grades, starting from grade two. The cool thing is that we don’t have strict tryouts; if anyone wants to join a team, they can. But here’s the twist: most grades don’t have official tournaments, so they mainly play for fun. However, things get more competitive as you climb the grade ladder.

In grades 5, 6, and 7, like mine, we’re talking about some serious competition. We actually compete for banners and plaques! Last year, our team didn’t clinch the plaque, but we proudly secured the banner. I usually play as a defender, holding down the fort at the back. Occasionally, our coach tries me out in different positions, but let’s just say I’m a bit out of my element when I’m not on defense.

This year, things are different, though. I’ve improved my defensive skills, and I owe a lot of that to my friend, who we’ll call “June.” June is a soccer aficionado who plays house league and rep soccer, so he’s been coaching me and another buddy we’ll call “Salami.” Last year, we had another kid, let’s call him “Soccer Star,” coaching us, but he was mainly focused on attack. June’s tips have really upped our game.

However, despite all the training and improvement, I still find myself relying on instinct during matches. It’s like my instincts take over, and sometimes, they lead me to make unconventional plays. But hey, sometimes those wild moves pay off, and we get the ball down the field.

Facing the Challenge:

Now, here’s the real challenge this year: the other teams have eighth-graders on their side, and our school doesn’t have an eighth-grade class. So, we’re facing seventh-graders who are taller and bigger than us. Our team includes some really small kids, including me, Salami, and another friend named Lee Joon. Oh, and let’s not forget, I have a very low pain threshold, which can be a bit of a problem on the field.

Adding to the uniqueness, our soccer team is coed because our class has only 15 students. Since 12 out of those 15 students are on the team, everyone has to play. We’re going all in!

We may not have a huge advantage this year, but we’re not letting that stop us. We’re determined to do our best, even if it means losing some matches. The important thing is that we play our hearts out, and who knows, we might just surprise ourselves with a win.

Future Tournaments:

While we might face an uphill battle in this tournament, there are other competitions on the horizon. We’re considering joining a softball tournament, and we’re also trying to secure a badminton tournament for boys. Unfortunately, our school is part of an all-girls school alliance for badminton, which means they don’t typically allow boys to participate. But we’re working on changing that!

Surprisingly, I’m quite good at badminton, even though I’m better with my feet in soccer. So, I’m looking forward to representing my school if we can make it happen.

In the end, it’s not always about winning; it’s about the experience, the fun, and the memories we create on the field. And of course, that all-important team picture at the end of the season!

Thanks for reading, everyone! Catch you later on the field!

**Note: Names like “Salami,” “June,” and “Soccer Star” are used for privacy reasons.