While I was a in middle school a really popular phrase used by my coaches was, "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." This is my motto. I have taken it to heart. I have devoted myself completely to working hard to better myself both on and off the field in order to reach my goal of playing at a very high level of soccer in college. I am known as a team player and a leader. I am very positive and easy going but at the same time, I set high standards for both myself and my team mates. This is evidenced by just watching my focus and determination change from when I am off of the field hanging out with my teammates to when I step foot on the pitch. When I walk onto that pitch I am focused on only one thing.... winning. I hate to lose and I do everything mentally and physically within my power to walk off that pitch with my head held high, proud of myself, proud of my team mates and proud of my team and school. This is what I will bring to your program.