I have been playing club soccer since I was six years old! In 2021, I became a full-time goalkeeper. We practice 2-3 times per week and play in games and tournaments on the weekends. Soccer really lets my brain unwind!​

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During every game, my focus is on the player running towards me at full speed, the ball, and how I am going to stop it. Coaches and parents yell from the sidelines, louder and louder as she gets closer to me. Within a millisecond, I have to decide how I'm going to stop that goal.

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The best part about playing soccer is seeing my team throughout the week. Though practices can be challenging on top of my other responsibilities, I always have a good time with them. Soccer taught me the importance of teamwork. We push each other when we're tired, celebrate together when we win, and take losses as a team knowing that we either win or lose together. 

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Beyond soccer, I also enjoy futsal—soccer played indoors, usually on a basketball court, with fewer players and a much faster pace. I actually started playing futsal before soccer. For the past two years, I have played competitive futsal in between outdoor soccer seasons. Futsal trains me to make quick decisions in the goal and to use my feet faster. I like playing with girls from different clubs and meeting new people!