Cason Knotts '23 Recruiting Profile

I grew up playing baseball like my father and over time I discovered many different sports, yet none made me happier than soccer.  In my early youth, I played baseball, basketball, and football.  I soon discovered soccer from a friend and started off playing in recreational league and quickly saw my skills could be tested in travel/club soccer.  As I started playing travel soccer at age 10, my desire to improve and love for the sport grew immediately.  After a couple years into travel soccer, I found myself exploring and playing other positions such as striker and center-mid.  During this time, I was able to learn and develop the skills and mindset of players in these positions.  With my gained knowledge I was able to better understand and predict the game as a whole and use it in my current play.  I would describe my playstyle as a modern version of a “shot stopping, sweeper keeper.”  I can be seen as calm and composed under pressure with the ball at my feet and can also get the job done in the box.  I pledge plenty of opportunities for offense and provide extra support for the defense.  I pride myself on discipline and understanding, which makes me very coachable and quick to learn.  I have a very likable personality which makes me easy to get along with.  I see myself as a leader through my preparation, match play, communication, and pure love for the game.  I truly owe all to the game and the opportunities it’s opened for me.  I hope to play soccer in college and continue this journey through the world of soccer.  I hope to share my talents and passion with a team and college, if given an opportunity.  Thank you for your time!