Benjamin Peterson '21 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I started playing soccer 10 years ago I have always had this burning passion for the game.My passion continues to grow as I grow as a player on and off the field.I always push myself to high standards on the field and in the classroom.In a simple drill or on a test I am always going 110 percent.What makes me different then other athletes is my speed and agility, work ethic,my control on the ball, my soccer knowledge, my finishing, my ability to play with both feet, my leadership and my will to win.I have played on many club teams and ever since my first competitive club team I have been viewed as a leader.Leadership is very important to me because it allows me to help others get better and allows me to lead my team by example with good sportsmanship.My control allows me to manipulate the game the way I want to.I play on Lee County BWP Strikers showcase team coached by an amazing coaching staff of Anthony Stovall and Coach Phil.Every practice is like a game from a simply keep away drill to a 7v7 small sided game its game pace all the time.Another thing that makes me a great candidate is my hard work in the classroom.I am in all honors and AP course classes and have maintained a straight "A" honor roll and 4.2 weighted GPA into my sophomore year of high school so far.I want to strive for success with academics just as I do on the soccer field.I would like to pursue science in college as a profession.My goals and aspirations are to play at a highly competitive Division 1 NCAA soccer program.My combination of leadership skills , ball skills, and academic skills make me a great candidate for collegiate sports.I hope to find a school that will provide an amazing education as well as competitive soccer that will make me work hard to become my best.