Mental Health Matters
2011, it was a sunny Tuesday in Chula Vista, and I had just gotten back from preschool. I was ready to start eating, when my parents came up and surprised me with some soccer shoes. They were some black Nikes, and I was so excited to start playing. Nike The Premier III FG - Black/White - Mens Soccer Cleats | My first team was called the dragons, and I had practice at 5pm that day. I remember jumping out into the field and presenting myself with my new teammates, and it was hard at first because I was the only Mexican player, and no one knew how to pronounce my name. Soccer is one of the most important aspects of my life, and I have had a love for the game for more than 14 years. I have played, watched and even coached soccer at one point. I still try to play to this day as a hobby, but man was I good back then. This beautiful sport has been able to shape who I am today, and it has helped my mental and physical health like I never thought it could. This topic stems from the ...