Michael Girard '15 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing football my entire life and I have always been very passionate about the game. I've always dreamed of playing on the highest stages and done whatever I can to try and make it to the next level. About a year ago I moved away from my small town of Courtenay, BC to the big city of Vancouver. I did this because I knew staying in Courtenay wouldn't help me take my game to the next level. I made a team in the High Performance League called Mountain United. With no one knowing who I was or what I was capable of, I wanted to make it clear I was not just some kid from a small town. I knew I had to work hard and push myself at every training session to get better. Within my first season, I earned the starting keeper role along with making the Provincial Team to go and represent BC down in Portland, Oregon as well as in the National Championship in Laval, Quebec. 

My goal is to go as far in football as my hard work and talent can take me. I put 100% into every training session because I know someday it will all pay off. As every other player I want to be the best. I try to push myself out of my comfort zone as much as I can and work hard on what needs to be worked on. 

I’m a very outgoing person who can get along with anyone. I believe my teammates are my family and I try to keep a good bond with all of them. If it helps the team get better and win games then I am all for it. I’m not a big fan of losing, so I try my hardest to go out and win every game I play in. I think I would be an excellent recruit for your team because I bring intensity, aggression and 100% focus to the team. I'm a leader on and off the field.