Football has been the heartbeat of my life since childhood. I kicked my first ball before I could tie my shoes, and the love for the sport has only grown stronger with time. From grassroots games in the neighborhood to competitive matches, every moment on the field feels like a chapter in my life story. The adrenaline rush during a match, the camaraderie with teammates, and the sheer joy of scoring a goal create a tapestry of memories that define my connection to football. It’s not just a game; it’s a passion that has been with me through thick and thin, shaping my character and providing a constant source of joy and inspiration. Recently, I captained Fountainhead School in ISSO games 6th Edition held in Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur. With teams from top IB schools around the country, the competition was solid but we were prepared for it. However, things did not go to plan for us and after being unbeaten till the round of 16, we unfortunately lost in the quarterfinals. Despite the results, we gave our 100% in all the training sessions. We practiced more and worked harder to improve our game. The tournament was a valuable learning experience for us, as we gained valuable insights into our strengths and weaknesses, the level of competition across the country, and the importance of hard work and dedication. In conclusion, although we did not win the tournament, we left with a renewed sense of purpose and determination to come back stronger and better prepared for the next year’s tournament.


LO1 – Identify your own strengths and develop areas for growth:

Through this tournament, I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses as a player and for my team as well. This allowed me to focus on areas where I needed to improve, such as communication, ball control and off the ball movement. By working on these areas, I was able to enhance my overall performance which helped the team win 3 of the group stage matches.

LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills:

Participating in the tournament was a significant challenge for me and my team. We were up against tough competition from all over the country, which pushed us to develop new skills and techniques from other experts and players. Their discipline, playing style, and technical abilities were just a few, to name, skills that we developed. This allowed us to tackle challenges on the field and come up with creative solutions to win the game. Reflective was one such learner profile that was demonstrated, by reflecting on our mistakes we saw growth and came across the area of improvement even in our failure.

LO4 – Show commitment to and perseverance in activities:

The tournament required a great deal of commitment and perseverance from me and the team. We had to attend multiple training sessions before school, work on our fitness levels, and stay motivated despite continuous setbacks. This helped us build our resilience and persistence toward achieving our goals.

LO5 – Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively :

Football is a team sport, and the tournament reinforced the importance of working collaboratively to achieve a common goal. We had to communicate effectively, trust our teammates, and work together towards winning the game. This helped us build strong bonds, learn from each other, and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively. Due to fun moments and strategy sessions with my teammates, I actively participated in demonstrating the IB learner profile communicator, as well as being open minded by listening to their tactics.