Arizona at age 11. I attended Cherokee Elementary and Cocopah Middle School before enrolling at Brophy College Prep, where I chose to challenge myself academically and athletically.
Soccer has been my passion since I was little. While I also played baseball and football, soccer quickly became the sport I wanted to dedicate myself to. Through persistence and hard work, I became one of only two players in my club’s age group to advance from ECNL to MLS level. That experience taught me resilience, communication, and the importance of competing at the highest level.
I am known for my work ethic—training before school at 5 a.m. and often finishing with skill sessions late into the evening. I approach every practice and game with the mindset that mistakes are opportunities to grow, and I push myself to keep learning and improving.
Soccer is a team sport, and I pride myself on being a team builder who keeps teammates connected, motivated, and focused whether we’re winning or behind.
Off the field, service has been a defining part of my high school experience. I currently rank second in my class for service hours, with over 165 hours dedicated to organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank, Saving Amy, and the Brophy Loyola Project. These experiences have strengthened my leadership, empathy, and perspective.
I’m more than a soccer player—I’m a competitor, communicator, and leader. I bring energy, discipline, and resilience to every environment I’m in. I’m the type of player and person you can build around, and I’m excited to take that mentality to the next level
-Hudson Tanner
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