Personal Statement
My name is Mateus Lima and I have played soccer since the day I could walk. Since then, my passion for the sport has only grown. Soccer has taught me valuable lessons, such as work ethic and resilience, which has helped me achieve my current GPA of 3.95/4.0. As the son of a Brazilian immigrant, I also consider soccer to be a substantial part of my cultural identity. My speed on and off the ball has played an enormous role in my dominance on the soccer field as well as leading me to obtain a track record at my high school and placing me tied for most goals in the North Shore. My strong presence as an individual as well as a teammate has led me to be the captain of my high school varsity team which won league this season. My goal has always been to play with 100% effort in order to feed into my best potential. Now the next step for me is to continue on this path through college.