Soccer & Karate

Former soccer player and karate competitor

Overview

Spent years in soccer and karate: one built for teamwork and match pressure, the other for focus, form, and competitive discipline

Played soccer through school and extracurricular teams, training technical skills, positioning, and match readiness
Competed in team sessions that demanded quick decisions, clear communication, and accountability to a shared goal
Practiced and competed in karate with emphasis on technique, kata, and controlled sparring
Built resilience and consistency through regular athletic practice across both sports
Carried those habits into academics and creative work: staying calm under pressure, improving one detail at a time, and showing up prepared
Balanced athletics alongside music, academics, and other extracurricular commitments