Vanessa Mendoza-Velasco '28 Recruiting Profile

My overall goal is to become a college level athlete while pursuing a degree in chemistry with long term goal of going to medical school. I'm a versatile soccer player, playing anywhere from center back to striker.  My primary club team position is defensive center midfielder while my high school team primary position is center back.  I also participate in my county's NJROTC program and am on their Orienteering team. I enjoy doing volunteer work both with my NJROTC as well as on my own.  I've been a straight A student and I prioritize taking weighted classes that will challenge me and help set me up for my future goals. Outside of my practices, I practice on my own from 30-60 minutes every day, including running, ball skills, shooting and 1 vs 1's with my younger sister. I also started working part time. I want to join the military because of my grandpa who served for 21 years, he's my inspiration and the reason I do everything I can possibly do.