- 2019 Highlights
Personal Statement
Owen M. Malis
Growing up, I played pretty much every sport you can think of. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, and golf. However as time progressed and I didn’t have the hours each day I focused on the sport I truly loved, soccer. One of the things that separates me from many others is that I’m a goalie. I haven’t always been a goalie throughout my soccer career, but I eventually found my way into the position and began to love it. As the days went on with more and more practice I kept getting better and better. Goalies have a different mentality from most players. Not only is playing goalie one of the hardest positions to play in general, it Involves a great deal of risk. However, this risk is something I love. The rush and adrenaline produced when I’m facing a 1v1 or any shot on goal requiring a save is something that I truly live for. Becoming a goalie and continuing to play soccer throughout high school is the best decision I’ve ever made. Im hoping to take my soccer career to the next level by playing college soccer. Soccer is more than a game for me and it’s taken place daily throughout my whole life. It’s just not possible for me to stop seeing myself play the game I love throughout college. If given the opportunity to play soccer in college preferably in an area somewhat near Kansas would be a dream come true.
