Switching teams is always a scary thing for an athlete. Once you get accustomed to an organization, teammates, and coaches, it’s hard to switch things up. There’s something about that first practice in particular that adds a special pressure. All eyes are on you from coaches and teammates alike, questioning what you add to the team or whose spot you’re going to take. I think my debut after switching soccer clubs was definitely unconventional, but it taught me a lot about how

Playing your last game is one of the most difficult experiences as an athlete. For most of us who never had the ability to play at the next level, whether that's college, professionally, or whatever comes next, that last time playing creates a void that feels like it may never be filled.

Sports have a way of remembering people by their records. Jordan went 6-0 in the Finals, Brady has seven Super Bowl rings, and at this point, I think Simone Biles has won more medals than I can keep track of. What is extremely rare in sports, though, is finding a fan who remembers everyone.