Being Part of the Group

One type of group that I feel I am part of is my soccer team. My team gets along very well, so the idea of being a team is very strong. There aren't really any "loners" or anyone like that. We all go to practice, games, and pasta parties together and treat eachother nicely and fairly. It's kind of weird though because this year I feel even more like I am part of the team. I think this has to do with being part of the defense. I used to play goalkeeper, but when I made the varsity girls' soccer team, I was moved to outside midfield and then eventually to defense. As a goalkeeper, even though I knew I was part of the team, there were definitely times in which I felt alone. Now that I play defense, I feel like I have others there with me. Don't get me wrong, I love playing goalie, and sometimes the fact of relying on myself is actually fun, but it is really nice to know that there are three other people who are playing the same position and know what you are going through. I think that it is awesome how I can feel like I am a part of a group within a group. I really like being part of a team because with sports you really have a connection with the other members, and you have the same dreams, experiences, etc. Sometimes it is nice to be alone, but it is even better when you have people there with you to experience what you are going through.