The Soccer Ball and Me

by Ernesto Valadez
(Marysville Wa United States)

It all started when I was a little kid, I use to play soccer every day. My family didn’t have the money to put me in a soccer team. Then we moved to the United States that’s were I showed my soccer skills I had improve over the years. I always wanted to become a soccer player. I think soccer was made for me but I’m not trying to say that I am a pro.

What I’m trying to say that when I play soccer I feel alive. It’s something so great that any sport in the world can be better than these. Every day I go outside and I practice and improve my soccer skills.

Three months ago I injured my ankle but that didn’t stop me. Now that my ankle is better I have been running. And I will not stop believing in myself because I want and will become a professional soccer player.