I always tried to hide when my classmates picked teams for sports because I felt so uncomfortable. When we played soccer or kickball, I always seemed to stumble in front of my classmates, which would automatically make me look like a buffoon. I thought I was horrible at physical activities, without making attempts to try and lacked confidence around my peers. I began to avoid raising my hand when questions were being asked, even when I was capable of answering the questions.

My sixth grade year started off just the same. However, when soccer season started, everything changed when I encountered the person I admire the most; the person to whom I attribu

As a senior in high school, I continue to play soccer for the Fiji Island team, and I have been rewarded for this talent with many memorable moments. Yes, Coach Singh inspired me to do my best in soccer, but he also put me on the right track to do well for the rest of my life.

Overall, I can see that my sixth grade year was crucial in my life. My involvement in athletics changed and set the tone for the rest of my school years. My successes in sports raised my self-confidence. I stopped worrying about my extra pound, which isn't apparent at all anymore, started asking questions and commenting in class. My teachers started paying more attention to me, and my grades improved. For these reasons Coach Singh is one of the people I admire most. I am thankful that he wouldn't let me hide behind my teammates; that he saw something in me that helped me become a healthier and smarter individual.

One afternoon, during P.E., Coach Singh lead us to the field and divid

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