Elijah Chapman '21 Recruiting Profile

My goal is to play soccer at the collegiate level and am willing to do whatever it takes to make this dream a reality. I am also willing to play outside of Missouri. My focus in High School has been sports and education. In order to do well, I have had to develop time management skills. This skill is successful in all areas of life. 

Through soccer and baseball I have learned dedication, responsibility, leadership and a consistent work ethic. I am not afraid to work for what I get. I have always been a team player and support all my teammates, including ones that I compete against for positions. A soccer team is only as good as the sum of its parts. Support is a critical component of all teams.

Goalkeeping has taught me about leadership and being vocal. A solid goalkeeper is one that communicates and gives direction to fellow players. Those players must trust me, as I am supposed to be a leader on the field. This is not only important on the field but off. A goalkeeper must be an example for other players.