The Soccer Stars

Leo was a very talented soccer player. He loved the feel of the ball at his feet and the cheering from the crowd when he scored a goal. He dreamed of playing soccer professionally one day. He spent hours practicing, dribbling the ball between cones, kicking it into the net and making fancy passes. One day, a group of older kids showed him a new game. It was like a trick, where they bounced shiny marbles off the walls and into small holes. Leo thought it was harmless fun but soon started spending more time with the marble tricks, and less on the soccer field. He started skipping practice so he could hang out with the older kids and play marble tricks. He stopped caring about his soccer games, and started feeling less happy. He was losing his love for the game. Leo's mom noticed his sadness and saw that he was not practicing soccer, She helped him remember the joy of playing soccer, showing him old videos of him scoring goals and reminded him of his dream. With her encouragement, Leo went back to the field and played with his old friends. He worked harder than ever, rediscovered the thrill of the game, and realized that the real fun was in chasing your dreams and playing with your friends. Leo became an even better soccer player, and he never forgot that the best games are the ones played with a happy heart and a focus on your goals.