Mitare Zavandro '27 Recruiting Profile

I started playing soccer when I was 5 years old.  I joined a travel team when I was 8.  We have played teams from across the Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, as well as more distant states.

Some of my best friends are my teammates.  I like that about team sports, rather than individual sports.  I love playing with my friends.

I really like playing in the games.  Sometimes before a big game I get nervous, but that goes away after the start.  The games I like the best are against other teams with really good players.  The challenge gives me extra energy.

I enjoy watching games on TV and playing video games on FIFA. But playing is what I love.

Now in my freshman year I will be starting outside defender on the Winters Mill varsity team.  My goal is to play college ball at the highest level I can get to.  If I am lucky enough maybe I can play in the pro’s.

Good sportsmanship on the field is important to me.  I like to play hard and physically in games, but don’t like hurting other guys.  I get really irritated when I see guys intentionally taking down other players.

Academics is really important.  I need to work hard for my grades, and school is a challenge.  Soccer helps me by giving me a physical outlet and helping me to concentrate on school work.

Family is also important for me.  The support they give me has gotten me as far as I have.