Personal Statement
Throughout my entire life I have had a passion for all sports. During my high school career though, I have developed a greater interest in soccer. I have been playing soccer since I was a young toddler and have stuck with it. My love for the game has grown immensely through these last few years and I look forward to playing at the next level. I have started every varsity game since my freshman year in high school. Some important attributes I have that pertain to the game are my athleticism and punting and kicking skills. My athleticism is very important because when the techniques that are needed to be a keeper aren't enough, then athleticism kicks in and can help me make the important saves. My punting and kicks have progressively improved over the years. During my junior year in high school, my punts started being incorporated into our offense because I am able to punt the ball past the other team’s defense and in front of the opposing keeper.
I have realized that my education is just as important as my sports career. I understand that my education guides the pathway for my entire life. I am hoping to be able to use my talent in sports and my knowledge in areas that are important to better myself in life and to build a future.
Throughout my high school life I have gained a tally of awards pertaining to sports. During my junior year in high school, I won several awards. The first award that I received was All Conference First Team. Another award was an All-State Honorable Mention. I was truly honored in getting both of these awards but the most important one to me was the Academic All-State Honorable Mention award. Also my junior year I was voted a captain for the soccer team. I have lettered all three years in soccer, twice in basketball and once in lacrosse with one more year to go.
One of my best attributes is my character. Throughout daily living, I strive to be the very best I can be. I have also learned from my parents to be a humble and loving person to everyone I come in contact with on a daily basis. I believe that having good character is very important and this is exactly how I try to live my life.
I am looking forward to attending college and furthering my education but the opportunity to be able to play soccer also at the collegiate level would be a dream come true!