Nathan Dulin '21 Recruiting Profile

            I remember when a ball resting on the ground could easily be a chair, and the height of my shin guards stretched from ankle to knee. I played yard ball with my parents, brother, and even my dog before I was old enough to join a team. I have always had a love for the game. At four years old, I got an oversized jersey and imagined playing soccer forever. That dream evolved, and I began to plan the reality of my high school, college, and professional career. My life seems to have always included soccer. Even our family vacations included MLS and Premier League venues on our itinerary. I want to extend my time on the pitch at the collegiate level. For so long, soccer has given me more than a full calendar and exercise. Teammates have become lifelong friends. Victories and loses have taught me perseverance and humility. Studying the game has improved my strategic thinking and problem solving. It has been a motivator to keep my grades up, and soccer has given me continued purpose when COVID shut the world down. The question isn’t why I would want to play in college, but why wouldn’t I. 

I believe I would be a valuable asset to a collegiate program. I am consistent. I work hard on and off the field. I would be a positive influence for other players. In high school, I maintained a busy schedule and good grades. I can balance academics, training, social events, and work. I have strong time management skills and know how to prioritize. Plus, it just feels good to accomplish a task and check it off my list! On the field, I see opportunities, read the game as plays develop, and effectively distribute the ball. As a center midfielder, my teammates and coaches trust me to make and take advantage of space on the field. I can quickly turn a difficult situation into a possibility. This changes a team’s mindset in a game and motivates players to stay positive and working. Attitude is contagious, and mine will be one of focus, commitment, and endurance. 

My goal is to prolong my time on the pitch while pursuing a degree in exercise science. I hope to become a physical therapist with a focus on sports therapy. Academics are a priority for me, and the purpose of attending college would be degree seeking. However, I would love to navigate my college years surrounded by teammates enjoying the benefits of a team community. I would prefer to remain in the southeast region, and I am interested in academically challenging schools with competitive soccer programs.