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By: Carly Adkins. Soccer. History of Soccer. Originated in Britain Been around since Middle ages Didn’t become well organized till 1800’s Sheffield FC is the world’s oldest soccer club. How to play soccer. Played between two teams With eleven players each
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By: Carly Adkins Soccer
History of Soccer • Originated in Britain • Been around since Middle ages • Didn’t become well organized till 1800’s • Sheffield FC is the world’s oldest soccer club
How to play soccer • Played between two teams • With eleven players each • Players can move the ball with any body part • except their hands and arms • The object is to score in the opposing team’s net
Positions of soccer • There are many ways to set up • We played: • 2 Forwards • 4 Midfields • 4 Defense • 1 Goalie
Some famous soccer players • Pele • David Beckham • Diego Maradona • Bobby Charlton • Ronaldo
Brazil Soccer • One of worlds best teams • Won 5 Fifa men’s world championship • More than any other country • Know for their unique technique
My personal soccer career • Started playing at age eight • Played travel soccer for six years • Played varsity for four years • Coached a U6 team for two years • Play on a coed intramural team in college
My favorite part of soccer • Traveling with the team • Staying overnight at hotels together • Traveling to away games on buses • Allowed us to get to know one another
Achievements • Academic all state • 5 Tournament 1st places in Travel soccer • 2 District Championships • 3 Conference Championships • Won vaious individual awards voted on by my team