""I was like, you know what? I've been an assistant coach before. I just took what I learned from SFLE, and coached the team as best I can.""
""There were tears of joy from me. Once we realized that, oh my gosh, we made it to D1, it was a very happy moment.""
Mario Flores, an 18-year-old senior, took on the role of coach for his high school soccer team after they lost their college coaches. Despite giving up his playing time, he focused on fostering team spirit and connection. The team faced challenges, including uncertainty about having a coach and access to practice facilities. With Flores' leadership, the team ended the season at the top of Division 2, securing a promotion to Division 1 for the next season, which brought joy to the players.
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