Graciela Ross '20 Recruiting Profile

Soccer has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. After 10 years of rec soccer, town travel teams, premier leagues, and high school soccer, my dream is to play the sport I love in college. I have always had a passion for sports starting from a young age. I played basketball, softball, soccer, and ran track. I received multiple coaches and MVP awards for soccer and basketball in years 2013-2016, and competed in the NCCC 4x2 and 4x8 for Bolton High School. My career goal is also to be involved with sports in some way, specifically studying sports management, and pre-law. What makes me different from other athletes is that I put 110% effort into everything I do, whether that be in practice, in a game, in training, or in school. I do my best to stay in shape year round, improving endurance, strength, skills, and mindset for the game I love to play. Although my preferred position is forward, I do well at center mid, or attacking midfielder, distributing balls, and making plays. I always give my all, and never give up. I am always a team player, and always try my best to stay positive on and off the field. I always show respect to those around me including teammates, classmates, teachers, coaches, and referees.

I am an extremely hard worker in athletics and academics as shown through my grades. I have about a 3.6 GPA, with relatively high PSAT scores. I try to stay involved with my school as best I can. I have received the Presidents Award for Educational Excellence and the Citizenship Award back in 2015/16, I was the Freshman Class of 2020 President, I am a mentor for current and incoming freshmen out of the Bolton Big's and Little's Club, and I am a tutor in the Bolton High School Writing Center. I am looking for a college that will help me pursue my dreams, and achieve my goals in both athletics and academics. I look to challenge myself even more in the years to come. I am an excellent listener, a fast learner, and always do whatever I can to improve academically, and athletically.