snowteller
BRONZE
Thanks for taking the time to read this and for your input.
I am 15 years old and seem to be at a crossroads for my soccer. I don't know what to do or how to approach this.
I play Academy soccer for a coach that has had professional experience as a coach and as a player. He teaches us the game from a different standpoint and we have lost games as long as we have learned the lesson. He has access to college coaches which we have met and seems to know what he is talking about. I have met a lot of former players that left him with scholarships. I have parents that support me in everything i try. I have more equipment then I will ever need.
The thing is that I now have myself a little thing with a girlfriend (nothing serious). I know that I am not traing as hard as I should. I am doing things that distract me from what I thought was my goal. Im not working as hard as I should and I am getting by on some skill and a lot of potential. Its not fair to my coach, teammates or my parents if im not giving it my all.
1) Am I done as a soccer player? If i see this as it happens, is there a chance i can fix it?
2) What choice would you make? Im not saying Im going pro or anything, but I know there is a really good chance for a scholarship if I stay on course.
I am 15 years old and seem to be at a crossroads for my soccer. I don't know what to do or how to approach this.
I play Academy soccer for a coach that has had professional experience as a coach and as a player. He teaches us the game from a different standpoint and we have lost games as long as we have learned the lesson. He has access to college coaches which we have met and seems to know what he is talking about. I have met a lot of former players that left him with scholarships. I have parents that support me in everything i try. I have more equipment then I will ever need.
The thing is that I now have myself a little thing with a girlfriend (nothing serious). I know that I am not traing as hard as I should. I am doing things that distract me from what I thought was my goal. Im not working as hard as I should and I am getting by on some skill and a lot of potential. Its not fair to my coach, teammates or my parents if im not giving it my all.
1) Am I done as a soccer player? If i see this as it happens, is there a chance i can fix it?
2) What choice would you make? Im not saying Im going pro or anything, but I know there is a really good chance for a scholarship if I stay on course.