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Want to nurture your child's love for soccer while teaching them valuable life lessons? You’re in luck—this collection of 21 stories seeks to. We understand how challenging it can be to find books that captivate your child’s interest and instill essential values. “Inspirational Short Soccer Stories for Kids: 21 Amazing True Lessons about Overcoming Adversity, Motivation, and Achieving Goals” is a heartwarming collection of tales designed to motivate and entertain young soccer enthusiasts.

Ryder Huntington was my first and only broken heart. I promised no one would tear me up like his sweet words and broken promises ever again. I didn't expect the first time I landed a high-paying interior design job for an MLB player would be the day we met again. And I certainly didn't expect Ryder would bring with him cops, handcuffs, and words like "breaking and entering." Now he wants to make up for the misunderstanding. Well, that ship has sailed, I think.

Marissa is a gymnast, violinist, and chess player. This summer she is busy in an orchestra, chess tournament, and learning her Level Four gymnastics skills. In the past, doing all three activities has been a snap for Marissa. She is hardworking and smart. But this summer she can't seem to get her kip, a difficult skill on bars. If she doesn't learn a kip she won't be competing Level Four in the fall with her friends at Perfect Balance Gymnastics Academy.

Lucy Robinson is feeling stuck. She is a competitive gymnast struggling to score the required 36.00 All-Around to progress from Level Five to Level Six. Lucy understands she must make some big changes if she wants to reach her goals. She decides to step out of her comfort zone and try a different gymnastics academy. At her new gym Lucy runs into obstacles she never anticipated. Can she overcome these challenges and reach her goals?

Carmen Alvarez is new to competitive gymnastics, and it isn't quite what she expected. Her Level Four season is having a rough start with silly mistakes and several falls. Carmen continues to work hard. But just when she has competition figured out, she learns she must score a 34.00 All-Around to be eligible for Level Five. What will Carmen do if her season ends without getting the coveted 34.00 All-Around? Can she talk her family and coaches into letting her attend one more meet to try to get the score? And if she can get to another meet, will she be able to score out?

Trista Thompson is enjoying a fun summer before entering fifth grade. She is training for Level Five at Perfect Balance Gymnastics Academy and gets to attend a gymnastics camp with her friends. For the first time in her gymnastics career she is learning her new skills in plenty of time for testing day at the end of summer. Just when Trista feels great about her progress, she has a major setback. Can she overcome her challenges and fears to reach her goal of making the Level Five team?

They speed around tracks. They win big races. Who are the brightest stars in professional stock car racing?

Jonathan Toews is a standout center in the NHL. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a hockey superstar.

At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now listeners can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games.

Maya Moore is a standout forward in the WNBA. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

What exactly does a cheerleader do? How did cheerleading begin? What are the most important things a cheerleader needs to know? From tumbling and chanting to motions and stunts, learn all about the basics of cheerleading. Also find out about safety, eating right, uniforms, and everything else that goes into this sport that continues to grow in popularity.

Abby Wambach is a standout soccer forward. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a soccer superstar.

Stephen Curry is a standout NBA point guard. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

Dre's father had planned an unforgettable hunting trip for him as a graduation present. Little did they know how unforgettable it would become and what life-threatening dangers they would face. A terrifying near plane crash, a pack of menacing wolves, and a thunderous avalanche were just the beginning of their worst nightmare. Danger surrounds them as they travel deep into the mountains with Mad Mike, their off-the-hook pilot and guide. This part of Alaska is known for its incredible beauty and untamed wilderness.

They knock out grand slams. They strike out batters. Who are the brightest stars in the game of baseball?

They slam big-time dunks. They pull down rebounds. Who are the brightest stars in the game of basketball?

Danica Patrick is a standout NASCAR driver. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming an auto racing superstar.

In 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of amateur hockey players and molded them into a team that could compete with the best teams in the world.

Andy Murray is a standout professional tennis player. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a tennis superstar.

Snowboarding greats soar through the air and pull off awesome tricks before they hit the powder. Top boarders never stop pushing the limits. Listen for the best of the best on the snowboarding scene.