Why don’t we have soccer at school? Many students in all grades play soccer outside of school and during lunch. Soccer is a great way to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among our peers. A school soccer program could provide pathways for students to pursue athletic scholarships in the future, and many students at our school would likely support this.

Soccer can increase student engagement in school sports. It is a fast-paced game that requires quick thinking, engaging both the body and mind. Besides physical activity, it’s great for multitasking. Not only does it affect the individual, but it can also engage parents and the community, fostering stronger connections outside the classroom.

I interviewed our school PE teacher, Mr. Smith, and he said, “It would be awesome to have a soccer team here at GEMS, but there is no league or other schools for us to play against. We had a club soccer team about 7 or 8 years ago, but we pretty much dominated the other schools because we were so much bigger than they were. There are a couple of teachers who played soccer at a high level in college. Myself, Mr. Colson, and Mrs. Mullen all played soccer and were pretty good. I know a few other teachers have an interest in soccer, but I am not sure if they ever played or would be willing to coach. I do think having a soccer team would get more students involved in school-related activities, and we would probably be quite competitive with other schools. That would lead to an increase in positive school culture and excitement.”

Personally, I think soccer is great for keeping in shape and improving my ability to think quickly. I play competitive soccer outside of school, and it has a positive impact on me. Having it at school would encourage more students to try out and develop their skills.

I also interviewed Isabella Huerta, who expressed support for this idea, stating, “We have a lot of soccer kids at this school who would like to be involved. If someone wants to try the sport for fun and see if they like it, people would look forward to it and have something enjoyable at the end of the day. Plus, you get more fit. I love soccer because it keeps me fit, and I learn something new every day.”

In conclusion, I and other students believe we should have soccer back.