Adley Barham '21 Recruiting Profile

I have a passion for working with special needs children and find that they bless my life way more than I could imagine. My goal is to be an Occupational Therapist who specializes in working with special needs children, so I am looking for a college where I can major in kinesiology or exercise science.  I am mainly looking for a school in a state that touches Arkansas, but I am really open to exploring other school that would be a good fit.  

My collegiate goals are to find a school that I can feel at home at and excel in academics and in athletics.  I am a hard worker on the field and in the classroom.  I am motivated, driven, and an encourager for my teammates.  I believe I am strong, fast, and have good field awareness.  I am a natural defender, but I can move into the offensive attack when needed.  Participating in track and Cross Country allows me to stay conditioned all year and has given me opportunities most soccer players do not have - State Runner up in the 4x800m and Conference Champion Cross Country team.

I am different from other recruits because I am open to playing any field position, I am very coachable, and I will give one hundred percent effort during training, games, and in the classroom - losing and giving up is not in my nature.  I am devoted to living a Christ-like life, so I am not the kind of person that will be a problem when I am away from home for the first time.