Vukile Jere '24 Recruiting Profile

Hello, my name is Vuki Jere, and I am a student at Putnam Science Academy about to enter my senior year this fall. I believe that I would be a great fit for any college team because I possess specific characteristics that are very useful on the field and outside the four lines of the pitch. I'm always enthusiastic about meeting new people and building solid relationships with those around me.

I fell in love with the game of soccer around the age of four. Being from Africa, where soccer is the continent's main sport, it's hard to avoid the contagious love for the sport that brings people of different backgrounds together. Soccer is more than just a sport to me; it's like a language that has helped me make new friends from all over the world and created several opportunities for myself and those around me. My goal is to continue to grow as a soccer player and play at the collegiate level.

I am not arrogant, and I recognize that there is always room for improvement. I also believe that, as a student-athlete, it is crucial to listen to constructive criticism to develop my abilities and grow as an individual. What makes me different from most recruits is my ability to balance my athletic and academic lives, and as an individual, I'm fully aware of my responsibilities as a student-athlete. Academically, my goal is to acquire a degree in business management. Athletically, my goal is to continue to grow and develop as a player, and God willing, I will be able to set a good example for younger children back home and encourage them to pursue their dreams.