What should I do? Soccer

[Anonymous]

So. I've been playing soccer since the second grade, I'm now in high school. Just recently I got in trouble with the police for drinking. And they are going to tell my coaches . My coaches are very important and I can't stand to see them being disappointed in me.. I would miss 3% of my games because it was my first time getting in trouble. 3% isn't very many games to miss.. But there's also so much pressure on me and I've been extremely stressed out. I have no free time to hangout with any of my friends. Soccer makes me very happy but so does having friends.. And I have become depressed. And it feels like my dad just wants me to live his life, but he quit soccer when he moved. But I hate all the stress and pressure . This is honestly the hardest decision I have ever had to make, I need help!

[Anonymous]

soccer is really my passion and I understand that it can literally control your life. then you realize oh sh*t I haven't hung out with my friends in two weeks...so my advice to you is only play if you really love it. It's a really demanding sport if played at a high level and if your not that committted there's no point, and you really won't be helping your team. like my dad used to force me to play basketball but I just hated it so much. after about 7 years of HELL I finally stood up to him and told him I was quitting. I guess he must've cared but he didn't seem disappointed, he just now puts way more pressure on my soccer. yay for pressure. sorry for my rant. bye.

[Rachbat]

I know exactly how you feel, I play competitive soccer an it controls me also, and I never have time for friends. I also double up, and play competititve softball too. It's very challanging.

[Hyrule]

Hard decision indeed.

Well I can't make it for you but I can try to help ^^

It seems like you really love soccer and that's great! But at the same time you say that lately, the stress has gotten bigger and bigger, to part where it clouds the joy of playing. What you have to decide is whether or not you can be prepared to live without soccer, and if that would help you feel better... Maybe it's not that easy when you have a team relying on you but you could try moderating the time spent on soccer. Since you love it and maybe don't want to quit cold turkey. ^^

[b222ster]

Soccer is a retarded and straining game that results in traumas and a lot of pain later on.

Advice : Quit the sh*t and pick up something else, like yoga for example or a water sport of some sort(allthough it is ill advised for a girl to get a very broad back due to swimming).

[Rachbat]

Jerk. You know some people actually like to follow their dreams, and not let others tell them otherwise.

[xoxo98]

a lot of sports cause injuries...no need to be a hater!

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Do what makes you happy with the less stress.