Ben Walsh '25 Recruiting Profile

I’ve been playing soccer since the age of 5. My very first experience was refusing to run the length of the field because ‘it was too far’.  I’ve grown a lot as a player since that time and I hope that I continue to grow as a player through high school and college. 

I just finished the season playing on the varsity soccer team for Central Bucks High School East.  Even though I was not a starter for the team this season, I feel confident that as I am continuing to grow as a player I have good chance to be a starter for the 2024 fall season.

I have worked hard on becoming a two footed player (verified).  I am naturally right footed, but through hard work and determination I have become ambidextrous, always surprising the opposing team.  I feel that this along with my physical strength, strong slide tackle ability,  focused head balls, and passion for the game has helped make me a much stronger defensive player.    

Over the years, I have been able to learn to play multiple positions on the team and am currently a strong Center Back with the ability to play Outside Back and I can also sub in the mid-field when needed.  I enjoy playing all positions and feel that my skills assist my team in becoming stronger overall. 

Going forward I would like to be able to continue to grow as a player, building on the skills that I have in order to be an asset to the team I play for in college.  I play/practice year-round in order to maintain and grow my skills.  In addition to playing, this year I also hope to volunteer for a summer soccer league for younger players. 

Over the past few years my grades have been strong (A-/+) in most classes.  Several years ago I was diagnosed with a migraine disorder that prevented me from doing my best in the classroom, even being forced to do online learning through the school to help accommodate me with my headaches. I have since recovered and have been able to keep my grades high and will continue to do that in the future. 

I look forward to playing soccer in college and hope to find the right college match that will enable me to use my soccer skills and also help me grow as a player.