An unforgettable soccer journey

By: Rhenzo Gonzales

Jaslene Alvarado is 15 years old and she loves soccer. Her favorite place is a soccer field. 

She started playing when she was a kid. She said his uncle inspired her to play.Her uncle was really good at soccer and she always looked up to him.

“A few years ago, her uncle stopped playing due to an injury and hasn't returned,but he continues to inspire her. She's always looked up to him, and he's the reason she started playing,’ She said”.

Growing up her favorite soccer player is Messi And Alex Morgan.

She was always playing with her best friend from outside of school. She met them through sport,but since she left her team,she doesn’t get to see them as much anymore.

She’s proud of accomplishing making it to a varsity soccer team, 

Jaslene looks forward to playing professional soccer in the future.

Jaslene likes hanging out with her best friend, like their best memory is “they went to the beach”  with her best friend.Hanging out with her friend is something that always makes her laugh.

Additionally her favorite road trip she remembered with her family was going to Reno

She remembered his mom and dad, his little brother and his two twin sisters with her.They stayed at the Circus Hotel and had a lot of fun exploring the city together.

Some challenges she faced playing soccer were bad coaches bringing her down, low self confidence, and small injuries. These experiences sometimes made her doubt herself, but

“They also taught her to stay strong, and work hard, and never give up on improving,” She said,

“because there's no challenge that is too big if you keep believing in yourself.”

 “I believe Difficulties in life don't come to destroy you but to help you realize your hidden potential.”