Grace Lent '26 Recruiting Profile

I started playing soccer when I was four years old. As the game became more competitive, I started to base my happiness on my athletic and academic performance. I would spend days going over my mistakes in games, being frustrated with myself, knowing I could do better. I would beat myself up over a bad grade. Through my soccer journey I have come to an understanding that I should be treating myself the way I treat my teammates as well as not basing my entire persona off of my athletic performance. 

When I started varsity soccer for a recent championship-winning high school as a freshman as well as playing for a women's academy team the same year. It was the two biggest highlights of my freshman year. Being able to get game knowledge on the field from older players really helped me grow as a player and a person. I used my teammates as role models, observing their on-field communication and how to defend against stronger players. This helped me develop new tactics for winning 1v1 situations. The experience broke me down and helped me learn, and I am nothing but grateful for the playing experience I was given. I am looking forward to being a part of a school that challenges me athletically and academically. I believe I possess not only the talent for a collegiate soccer team but also the work ethic, dedication, and character needed to make a meaningful impact on your school's soccer team.