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Soccer has taught me how important teamwork and communication are in life, just as they are on the field. It’s competitive and challenging, and it’s important to be able to handle pressure - something I learned playing the game, where the action happens so fast and a split-second decision can win or lose the game. Sports can get emotional, so being able to control emotions and deal with adversity has been a valuable life skill, especially when things become unpredictable. I also advocated for the benefits of soccer in stress management and the physical fitness required to handle that pressure. My coaches and teammates have always given me feedback on what I need to work on to reach my full potential, and being coachable is something I carry with me in all areas of life. As much as I still enjoy playing soccer in my local recreational league, what I have found equally fulfilling is giving back by being a volunteer youth soccer coach. Given my extensive playing experience, it is very rewarding to share insights and tips with young players - not only about the game, but about the life skills I’ve learned from it. Seeing their growth and transformation throughout the season is just priceless.
Tatenda Chirusa Portfolio Manager
SOCCER
I never imagined that playing soccer would be the skill that helped me the most as I moved across continents, countries, states, provinces, cities, and schools. Everywhere I have lived, I have been a member of a soccer team. And with that, comes a community of teammates and friends who have helped me on my life journey. When I first moved from Zimbabwe to the US for university, I was on the university soccer team, and it was my teammates who helped me through the first few weeks and months of cultural adjustment and adapting to my new environment.
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