Aphiwe Hlengwa '23 Recruiting Profile

As a soccer player, some of my collegiate goals are earning a starting position on the team, contributing to the team's success, improving your skills, staying injury-free, and making a positive impression on the coaches. I also want to set goals for my academics, like making sure I balance out being a student athletes, and I want to maintain a degree in aerospace engineering. My aspirations as a soccer player might include becoming an All-American athlete, winning a national championship, being drafted into a professional league and representing my country in an international competition. I also have aspirations beyond the game of soccer, like using my platform to make a positive impact in the world or inspiring others to pursue their dreams.

I might not be the best play but I  have some unique qualities that make me an excellent candidate. Firstly the ability to form chemistry and building bonds between me and my teammates, I believe this improves the way a team a plays together. Secondly, I have the ability to be creative and think outside the box on the pitch. Finally, i have the capacity for growth and change, I'm open to learning and improving as a player. I believe that all of these qualities make me an excellent candidate for any team.