I have dreamt of playing soccer at the collegiate level for as long as I can remember. I have both athletic and academic aspirations that I am putting in the hardwork and practice for so that I can turn these hopes into a reality. I am not slowed by discouragement from others, and I believe I have already faced the biggest challenge I will receive mentally in my soccer career- the death of my coach. I use this everyday and his own dreams and beliefs to push myself to be better than the last time I stepped onto the field.