Patrick Ott '16 Recruiting Profile

My main goal with college of course is gaining an advanced degree.  My education is my priority but soccer is my passion. I am interested in continuing my development as a player at the collegiate level.  I am interested in helping your team achieve new heights in the 2016-17 school year.

I have been fortunate enough to play on a variety of teams since I was four years old including the Missouri Olympic Development Program.  I have enjoyed the game of soccer as both a player and a referee. I have traveled all over Missouri competing with different clubs as well as England last summer on the Super Club International Team.

My coaches have all complimented my openness to try new things as well as implement coaching advice into action. I have the drive to always work on improving my game and work hard to anticipate the play on the pitch. This helps me work smarter off the ball and make effective decisions both offensively and defensively. My passion and drive make me an asset to any team.

In my spare time, I help out around the farm and mentor/tutor teenage boys with special needs.  My biggest accomplishment to date was helping a young man with severe learning and psychological disabilities complete an online course. This young man is unable to attend school on a regular basis due to his disabilities and this was the first school related course he has been able to successfully complete.  This process helped me realize that I have much to be grateful for and I am proud to have been a part of his achievement.