Lucas Arias '22 Recruiting Profile

Leaving Peru (where I lived for 16 years) to return to the US wasn't easy, but I have clear goals to achieve and that's why I'm here. I decided I wanted to play in a University when I realized I could do competitive sports and study at the same time for a long time. Through the time playing this sport, I've learned that not only ability is important to succeed, but having a strong mind too. I have academic goals as graduating in the Business & Management career and later having a master degree. I think I'm a intelligent player, who have a good interpretation of the game and Is always aware of the space around him. Being a tall player is also helpful for playing in the positions I do (CDM, CM, CB). Definitely leaving Peru was a hard challenge and I had many difficulties, but the process is long and I had to overpass this to become a better athlete.