Kelly Gende '22 Recruiting Profile

I am a high achieving student athlete that has accepted the challenge early on to become a soccer player at the collegiate level.  The first thing that all coaches compliment me on and refer to me as is 'coachable' and a 'natural athlete'.  I have a very strong work ethic and I consistently do not stop until I achieve my goals.  I have played Club Soccer with Sockers FC Chicago and Force since 2013, IL ODP State team ‘19, ‘20, '21. PR Varsity as a freshman (20-2), and currently I am playing with Sockers FC 03-04 GA. 

I am a 5'11" Strong multi-sport athlete that consistently wins the ball in the center using speed and physicality, versatile team player in any position with multiple assists (lead conference for freshman assists) and goals, scored both winning goals in President's cup tournament 2021. 

Strengths: connecting through balls, winning the ball back up top, strong effort in every minute, strong physicality, plays equally with both feet, contributes and comfortable in any position. Student-athlete with a GPA of 4.55/4.0. 

Soccer is a sport that allows me to compete at a level that I am trained for using my skill sets that I have learned through my club levels from various coaching staffs.  Above and beyond playing soccer I will be pursuing a Biochemistry degree on the Pre-Med track.  I plan to move on after my undergrad is completed to Medical School with hopes to go into Orthopedics.