- 2014 Highlights
Personal Statement
Soccer has been a part of my life since I was 4 years old, when I started playing for AYSO. I dream about soccer, my goals outside of earning my degree are to always play soccer. I aspire to make myself the one to watch and my jersey number the one to remember every single time my cleats touch the field for a game. Although soccer is secondary to my commitment to my education, I eat, breathe, and live for the sport. My plans include accomplishments that reflect my dedication to my studies as well as my sport. The game of soccer and my drive to be the strongest collegiate player I can be is what I am currently most passionate about. No matter what team or organization I play for I am a tough player with a lot of versitility. I play to win and give 100%.? Playing on the collegiate level Below are a few highlights of my soccer career.
Joined The Woodhaven Soccer Club, part of the LIJSL in 1997 as a travel team member
Received the top defender award every year since 2008
Won The New York State cup, The Waldbaums Cup, and our Divison all in the same year of 2009.
Won the MVP award in the fall season of 2010.
While playing for Woodhaven my team has won We played in the Indoor League in 2008 where we won the championship by winning 5-2 myself scoring 3 goals to help us take the win. Playing for the Woodhaven Warriors introduced me to CYO in 2008, the Catholic Youth Organization where I played soccer for Our Lady of Grace. While playing with Our Lady of Grace the team was undefeated in 2008 through 2009, going to the championships both years
Joined the Christ the King HS Royals soccer team in 2011.
Received The Royals Coaches Award in 2011
Received The Royals MVP award in 2012
Joined Nassau United, a tournament team in 2013
Played in the NYS Empire Cup taking 2nd place
I am committed to this sport but I also know the importance of a solid education and the need to be equally driven in both areas. My parents constantly reinforce the value of being a student athlete as opposed to an athlete who is a student.. My level of sportsmanship is one of my strongest qualities. I am a player that will try his best to always motivate and encourage his team mates not just when they are feeling down but on a consistent basis. We have to stay strong as a team and be there to support one another on and off the field to have any lasting success. I have been taught to lead and to always try to lead by example. I am a committed player who hardly ever misses a practice and is always prepared no matter what the situation may be. I am also a confident and reasurred player who is not afraid to speak my mind or ask a question if I feel its necessary.
I plan on attending an academically strong mid sized college and majoring in some form of technology or visual arts program. My long term future soccer goals are to continue to play the game and reach the highest level possible. A strong education is mandatory but the game of soccer consumes me. I am driven to becoming a vital part of a college program and stepping on the field making a name for myself as part of a college team.
