And to never lose sight of that because I think when you lose sight of that is when it becomes more like stressful and just not as fun , and you could I'm a big believer , you could only play your best and do your best when you're having a good time playing and having fun . And another piece of piece that I've received is just like hard work and your work ethic and a lot of the times talent . When you're from a young age , talent takes off right away , but at the end of the day , it's hard work gets you to where you are now , and I think a big part of that is what has led me here and led me down the path today .
It's my favorite thing to do . It's the hardest thing to do in the sport , and it's just a one , it's a wonderful feeling to score a lid goal cause I think you don't understand like the magnitude of it until you actually , it actually happens . And I think part of myself was surprised .
My story is never going to be the same as someone else's , and the only thing I could hope is that someone hears from it and takes Even 1% of what I'm saying to heart and like that will be a success for me . And to really work hard because I know as a young athlete , it can be very daunting if someone has more talent than you , but that's really not the end goal is have that work ethic and back that up , because that's gonna take you in school very far . It's going to take you in sports and just in general in life very far , and to never forget to have fun , because I think That's something I still struggle with is fun fundamental just like to enjoy it more and never let a moment go and slip you by , because you're , before , before you know it , you're going to be graduating and you're going to be done with the sport , and you're gonna look back and wish you had 11 last opportunity with some of your favorite people .
And another piece of piece that I've received is just like hard work and your work ethic and a lot of the times talent . When you're from a young age , talent takes off right away , but at the end of the day , it's hard work gets you to where you are now , and I think a big part of that is what has led me here and led me down the path today . In my training regimen , I , I think sleep , nutrition , hydration are very key components to any person and any athlete , especially playing at a high level , and if you don't do those right , then it's very hard to excel on the field .
It was a school that I think a lot of people , I got , I remember committing here and a lot of people questioned my decision , and we're like , why I had a lot of club teammates that were like , are you sure ? And they were also like , it gets cold . Like I'm from San Diego , so coming here and Having the winter , they're like , are you sure you can handle that ?
