Sean Corbett '18 Recruiting Profile

When I began playing soccer at 3 years old, I truly loved the game. I always had the ball at my feet which is still true today. Whether I am in my house, in my backyard, playing in a game, training or working with younger athletes, the soccer field is where I feel most comfortable and most confident. Over the past 2 years, I have used that confidence while working with younger athletes. My job as a young coach is to train them by modeling various foot skills and "moves" , running specific drills, as well as refereeing their games.  Working and training others has led me to become a leader both on and off the field.  Being a leader and a team player is something I am able to bring to any activity I am involved in both on the field and in the classroom.

As I was playing soccer for my local town team at 11 years old I knew I wanted more. I wanted to be challenged,.I wanted to progress with my soccer skills and become a well rounded player. I attended several tryouts with higher level teams and was able to see what was out there beyond my local community. As the phone calls and emails came in that I "made" the more advanced teams, I was faced with a complicated decision of leaving my friends and current teammates from the past 5 years.  I do not regret the decision I made, as it made me the player I am today . However, it was difficult to make that decision at 11 years old because my current friends were mad and upset and I felt isolated in my own school and community. I took those feelings and used them to strengthen my skills and love for the game of soccer. It drove me to train hard, be a better soccer player so I could prove to myself, my family and others that I had made the right decision. The next major decision I make will be finding the right fit for my college education. I look forward to the next challenge and welcome the opportunity to play soccer at a higher level while achieving academic success.