Luke Swonger '18 Recruiting Profile

While playing high school soccer, I fell in love with the concept of being on a team and putting forth personal sacrifice for the betterment of the team.  Being part of a team is like being part of a family.  Every individual has a different job to perform, yet it all meshes together toward the unified goal of doing our personal best and scoring.

I believe I have many attributes a college coach would find valuable in building a team.

Two of these qualities are self discipline and dedication in practice.  Regardless of the challenges, I strive to practice my skills every day.  Living in North Dakota, our outdoor field time is limited.  I have been known to clear our side yard of snow so that I can continue practicing my touches on the ball!

Another important quality is that I am willing to dedicate my all to the goal of improving my skills and understanding of the game.  I am willing to accept, weigh and evaluate constructive criticism, and apply it to my game as I strive for my personal best.

I feel it’s important to be the best student I can be because our bodies age and fade, but only our minds can sustain us for the long haul in life.  If I use my mind to the best of my ability, the skills I learn today will carry me into a successful future that I can build upon throughout my lifetime.  I want to be an Exercise Science major with an eye toward becoming an athletic trainer.  I find joy in working out and pushing myself beyond my limits.  I want to help others improve their physical abilities and be empowered to become the best that they can be, both on and off the field.  I seek a college that can offer me the right combination of academic and athletic excellence to achieve my goals.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and consider how my aspirations and abilities may mesh with what you are searching for in a soccer player for your team.