The team I was a part of at HSC lasted for 10 years, and for 5 of them I held the role as one of the captains for us. I was given this responsibility by multiple coaches, who saw that my utility to the team could be seen on and off the field. I took on the role proudly, and led the team to the best of my ability for half a decade. I led the team on the pitch, controlling the tempo of games and scoring crucial goals, but I also affected the team socially. I kept us disciplined in practice and made sure we respected our opponents. This was the first time I was given the confidence of those above me to lead a team and I excelled. One pivotal figure in my soccer journey was Coach Colbi, whose leadership and commitment to excellence were exemplified during our undefeated season. His unwavering dedication to discipline in soccer left a lasting impression on me, as his lessons transcended the field and became applicable to me in various aspects of my life. I still vividly remember our fall practices where he would stop everyone at once and preach his core values of self-discipline, perseverance, and