Jay Johnston '25 Recruiting Profile

What I bring to the team on the pitch:

• I have a great passing range from short to long with little to no error.
• I make play. I can dictate the tempo and flow of the game through my communication, on and off the ball decisions and my tactical understanding of the game.
• I am a very technical player and have full control of the ball.
• I am vocal with my communication, always encouraging teammates.
• I am a threat in all thirds of the pitch, I can play a killer pass that can rip the oppositions defense open. And I am willing to take risks in the final third by having a shot or using skill to create a chance. My set pieces differentiate me from others.
• I am very athletic, so I won’t get tired in the dying minutes of the game where focus is most important as most goals are conceded in the final few minutes.
• I am a hardworking team player on the pitch that does not forget about defensive duties.
• No matter the score line or circumstance I will always put 110% effort in for my team.
• I am intrinsically motivated to improve myself and will always be a coachable player that can take on advice. 
• I come early and stay late as I strive to be a better player always improving.

What I bring off the pitch:

• I would say that I am a likeable person that involves everyone in activities.
• I am not one to dislike somebody and always look to help others and listen if they have problems or advice for myself.
• My personality allows people to bounce off each other creating a good atmosphere in the dressing room.
• Off the field I am still hard working, whether that is in the gym or with schoolwork. I am always on top of my schoolwork and know that education always antecedes my football.
• I don’t have all my eggs in one basket and know how hard it is to be a professional footballer, so I do take education very seriously and I have other interests such as piano. All at the same time willing to put my all into my final goal of becoming a professional.