Herman’s story is about ambition, sacrifice, and steadfast focus. From playing football at the age of 10 to being in his 4th year as a professional player, he finds it very important to find a balance between social life and academics, especially juggling with the IB curriculum during his pivotal years of football training. Yet, this comes with sacrifices. Despite inevitable comparisons with peers, with determination, and a goal driven mindset, he strives to focus on himself and his journey with football, and plays to not please others but himself. Herman suggests that once we have set a goal for ourselves, it is best to walk the path down and not to be easily distracted by external environments/stimuli. He also thinks that communication with parents and schools is key to maintaining support for the schedule of professional student athletes, such as the transparency from students themselves and understanding, as well as empathy from parents and schools. Thank you, Herman, for sharing his ups and downs, and the journey that he took to reach your goals step by step with us. I hope he continues to achieve new heights, inspiring others with his dedication and passion.

Herman的故事講述了關於足球生涯中的抱負、犧牲與堅定不移的專注。從10歲開始踢足球的他，到如今成為職業球員的第四年，他認為在社交生活與學業間取得平衡至關重要——特別是在足球訓練的關鍵時期中，需要同時應對IB課程，這不免伴隨著種種犧牲。儘管與朋輩比較是難以避免的，但憑藉著決心與以目標驅動的思維，他始終專注於自身與足球之路，為自己而非取悅他人而戰。Herman建議，當確立目標後，就要堅定地走下去，不被其他外在事物干擾。他亦認為，與家長和學校的溝通對學生運動員的成長十分重要，這需要學生主動分享自己的挑戰，同時家長與學校展現理解與同理心。感謝Herman分享他作為學生運動員的歷程，以及一步步邁向目標的旅途。希望他再創佳績。