Simultaneously, I met Mr. Stephen La Rosa, one individual who has made a definite impact on my life. Mr. La Rosa, the Varsity Soccer coach for East Islip High School on Long Island and coach of the Long Island Region’s New York State Empire Girls Scholastic Soccer team, became a very important figure in many aspects of my life. As timing would have it, right after my graduation, I went to try out for the summer 2000 Long Island New York State Empire soccer team. I am always nervous at tryouts and usually do not get selected because of my inability to ‘showcase myself’ during the drills and scrimmages. I play my best in a game situation and am not nervous when pl

made it to the final 24 once again. I will attempt to show Mr. LaRosa and myself how

During the camp, I came to know Mr. Larosa as a good and fair coach who was prone to making players ‘drop’ for fifteen sit-ups when they made an error during a

The entire year taught me about the importance of being true to myself and sacrificing for the sport that I loved. Once again, I look forward to the Empire Camp; I

disabilities; athletics allowed everyone a forum to display their wonderful talents. It was an experience that freed me to be who I am and to strive for excellence in the many areas of my life.

After the Games, Mr. LaRosa returned and asked me to assist in a youth soccer clinic for players in the Copiague league. It was great sharing my skills and soccer tips with younger players. Working with other talented players and coaches it was a wonderful experience, after which Mr. LaRosa presented me with a complete uniform and warm up suit from the Empire Games. I felt very special.

much I have grown as an individual and as a soccer player during the last year.

before, becoming an All County Player for my high school’s soccer team in my sophomore year.

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