- 2019 Highlights
Personal Statement
Growing up in Indonesia, I was always surrounded by soccer and I was always out and about with my friends playing in the muddy fields of Bali. When I first started playing, I was the slow one and always played goalkeeper. I was made fun of and teased and bullied, but I managed and eventually moved on to compete in Judo. As I did Judo, I also played baseball and participated in track and field, specifically high jump and javelin throw. As elementary ended, I grew in height and I realized I wanted to go back and play soccer again. When I went to school in Indonesia and the United States, I started playing for my middle school team. I was still a slow runner, but I realized that I was a great goalkeeper. I had quick reflexes, knew how to land on the ground, my hand eye coordination was great, had a great arm for throwing a ball, and I was tall compared to my peers. I started playing competitive in the United States and got high quality training from coaches all around the bay area. Soon enough, I made my High School's Varsity Squad as a freshmen and State ODP team.
The most progress that I have made, both academically and athletically, was from the summer and fall of 2018. I worked hard in school and now my grades are great. I worked double time with coaches, by myself, and at the gym and has led to an increase in my goalkeeping abilities and physical body strength. I learned leadership, teamwork skills, and self discipline. The drive and sedulousness of me makes me a great candidate for your team!
