Personal Statement
My experience with soccer has not been an easy road. As a young child, I was pretty sick and wanted nothing more than to be like my big brother and play soccer. Finally at age of seven, my parents allowed me to play soccer and as expected, I was placed on the bottom team. I was determined to improve. Through hard work I was able to reach the top team at U13 and play in the Buckeye State Division. The following year, due to my size, i was sent back down to a lower team. That nearly crushed me as a 12 year old boy, but I was resolved to not allow my size to determine my destiny. I worked hard at every practice, every game, and every weight lifting session through High School and club to be the best and strongest player. I have once again returned to the top team and have been a varsity player for two years, including becoming a varsity starter my junior year. I believe the work ethic and determination I have developed through the highs and lows of my youth soccer experience, has made me the player I am today and would make me an asset to a college soccer program.