Yousef Al Basri '23 Recruiting Profile

As a dreaming young teenager, I have many goals I would like to achieve and surpass, one being to become a professional soccer player moving from the college team to a bigger team. In spite of that I would also like to manage between becoming a successful athlete and a good student. For the long term I would like to become a part of  graduate as both an academically and athletically good student. Soccer is a crucial part of life and has a major role in it and has filled my heart with unconditional love. Being on the pitch has taught me so many different lessons about patience , hard work and most importantly resiliency which I imply in real life situations. Which is why the current soccer program I am enrolled in is a significant part of my life.  As a soccer player, I have had the opportunity to play with international players from different countries and cultures. It has been a truly enriching experience and has broadened my perspective on the game and on life in general. Playing with international players has exposed me to different styles of play, strategies, and approaches to the game. It has also allowed me to learn from players who have grown up in different environments and who have a unique understanding of the game. Additionally, playing with international players has allowed me to learn about their cultures and traditions, and to form friendships with people from all over the world. Overall, playing with international players has been a valuable and rewarding experience that has contributed to my growth as a player and as a person. The international soccer program is also an advantageous step since it has allowed me to grow up in a different range of areas on the pitch and helped me improve in many things I felt weak on. This chance has also helped me reach my goals by granting me the chance to be seen by others and to showcase my abilities, hard work and dedication to this sport.