Christopher Petrarca '24 Recruiting Profile

My short term goals are to continue to stand out as a well-performing athlete and academically. For my long term goals, I want to go pro in soccer and have a successful career. There are many aspects of myself that make me a good asset to a team. For starters, I am a very versatile player. When I first joined NEFC, I started as a right back then moved up to a right wing back when we played a 3-5-2 formation. Then moved to striker, and now to right wing; proving I can play in a variety of positions and get the job done well. Each team needs a player that can play anywhere, I am that player. Regardless of the position I played, I was always a starter. Unlike many players, I am not picky about where I play, I just want to play. Unlike many recruits, I am able to balance athletics with academics and managed to receive a GPA of 3.73 last year as a freshman at one of the most prestigious schools in the state of Rhode Island, the Wheeler School. My desire and will to succeed is what truly separates me from most of the recruits you will find. Whatever it takes to succeed is what I give, whether that is putting my body on the line or running a 70 yard sprint, what must be done must be done. I train with my club team 3 times a week and keep my body in peek condition to continue to deliver. I hit the gym almost everyday and make sure I stretch every night to keep my muscles loose. I make sure my diet consists of nothing but real food, no fast foods, no sodas (only water for drinks). My physique is a lean build that results in my outstanding agility and speed on and off the ball. I am the fastest kid on my team and have been the fastest kid on my team for whatever club team I have played for in the past as well. I have solid technique on the ball and continue to practice and improve my weaknesses as well as my strengths because good is never good enough. I am strong on the ball and know how to use my body to shield the ball well. I work well with most players and am easy to get along with. There are many recruits, none with the heart or desire to win like me.