Bayley Rinehart '17 Recruiting Profile

I have a combination of speed and aggressiveness that will make me an asset to any soccer team.  I have played every position on my varsity team with the exception of goalie.  I will play wherever I can help the team the most.  I started playing recreation league soccer at the age of 6 and moved into Club Soccer at the age of 12.  In my first year of club soccer my average playing time was less than 10 minutes per game.  This did not make me consider quitting it just pushed me to work and practice harder.  I made the very most of every minute and by the time I started U14 soccer I was a starter and one of the most valuable members and of a team that qualified to play in the Alabama State Cup.

We moved to Illinois when I was 15 and I have searched to find the best and most competitive club in our region.  I qualified for the Scott Gallagher U17 Elite team in 2015 and starting playing in the winter of 2015.  I enjoy the pride, work ethic, and competitiveness of this club.  In addition to the club I played varsity for Mt Vernon High School 3 years and a starter the past 2.

I am looking to go to the next level in the sport I love.  I plan on majoring in Business and Accounting in College and I will be looking for a college that fits my chosen major.  I am fluent in German (self-taught) and would love to have an opportunity to play, go to school (possibly Grad), and/or work in Germany in the future.  I enjoy meeting and becoming friends with students with diverse backgrounds.  It would be great to play soccer with players from other cultures and countries as well.