Jessica Castle '15 Recruiting Profile

You're seeking a player who is

Smart. Fast. Resilient.

Someone who wakes up at 5AM every morning to push the limits of humanity.

Someone who finishes the fitness tests in first place every single time.

Someone with drive. Resilience. An unbeatable attitude. Coachability. Game sense. Innovation. Leadership.

You've come to the right place.                                                                                                                                                                

 Jess Castle is the name. I am a Senior at Princess Margaret Secondary School in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, and soccer is my passion! I primarily play as a Right Forward but I am versatile and able to take on any role on the pitch. I have excellent footskills, am ambidextrious, fast, and play with a very high level of intensity. I am 5'8 and I weigh 135 pounds.  In 2010 I was selected as one of two girls from the Thompson Okanagan to try out for British Columbia's Provincial Team. In 2011 I was invited to play for a premier team known as 'Thompson Okanagan Football Club', a Tier 1 team originating in the Thompson Okanagan area of British Columbia. I was in the starting lineup and had taken the role of Captain for the club. As a newer club, I had brought the leadership skills I possess to the pitch, and we had won a fair amount of games. I am currently playing on my school's varsity team, the Princess Margaret Mustangs. We look forward to qualifying for the Provincials and we will work hard to pull out the wins required to become Champions! Currently, I am a starter for 'Pinnacles FC U17', the defending Provincial champions of BC. My biggest strength is my footspeed and I am valued for my ability to set-up goals. I am a passionate individual who looks to bring my team to the top. I am a problem-solver, simply put. I am able to manipulate the play and use every factor to break down defensive structure. I'm a tactical wizard and have an eye for penetrating gaps in the defense, whether through a ball curled around the defenders or a series of quick fakes to burst through the defensive wall. 'Fake it 'til you make it.'

  I have played competitive club soccer since Kindergarten, and played for Pinnacles FC for 3 years before entering a higher caliber; the BCSPL. I am currently on the roster for 'PFC Excelsior', 'Pinnacles FC', and 'Whitecaps Okanagan Academy'. I have an excellent work ethic, especially when it comes to keeping my grades up, and I am able to complete tasks at ease. I coordinate my schedule very efficiently to make time for my soccer, schoolwork, piano, leadership, and church. I absolutely love to exercise, and conditioning is something I take very seriously, being in the gym over 10 hours each week to improve my fitness and become stronger than my opponents. I refuse to be beaten by anyone in the sport - I work extremely hard for it. I am an impact player. 

   My top dream is to play college soccer; to pursue my passion is my ultimate goal. I am able to adapt and play anywhere in the United States or Canada, and really want to explore different styles of football (soccer). I am interested in Psychology, and aspire to become a RCMP Officer. I am hoping to combine student loans with a soccer scholarship to reach my goals and they are:  

• Psychology Degree 
• Play Collegiate Soccer 

Thank you for taking out your time to check out my profile. It is very much appreciated.

Sincerely, 

Jess Castle #15