Anthony Popescu '19 Recruiting Profile

I believe my hard work and dedication to my craft is what makes me a good player. When I was younger, due to unfortunate circumstances with no father, my mothers passing, and my grandmothers financial situation, I was unable to start as early as everyone else, however, while my teammates doubled me in time, I doubled them in work ethic and determination.

I learned early on that nothing would ever be given to me and that I would have to work my hardest for everything. Once I started to take soccer seriously, I realized that I had an upper hand with natural athleticism. and that allowed me to work hard and spend more time on my skill set and get the specific things down.

I always dreamed of playing college ball, so to make that dream possible, I always analyze myself so I can constantly improve. I determined that my play style relied on my athleticism, strength, 1 on 1 skill, Shooting, and Crossing. So for me the weight room was where I excel the most, but the track and the pitch is where I push myself the hardest.

In school I love my Air Force JROTC program, as well as participating in all the parades and color guards. I also love to help out in the life skills room and help children with educational set backs. With a passion for sports and helping people I would love to be a teacher and coach, or be a physician, or physical trainer.