Jillian DeAlmeida '18 Recruiting Profile

My names is Jillian De Almeida and I am a sophomore, attending Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth, Ma. I just finished my sophomore season which has been one of best soccer season’s so far. My team made it to the state semi-final’s. I am a varsity soccer player, I’m the starting right back on the team. Additionally, I have been playing on a Maple team for several years. I play on the Vipers FC club team.

My coach, Patrick Cook, is organizing a match in England in 2016, which I am thrilled to be a part of. I have been playing soccer since the age of 4, developing my skills through the Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association. I have participated in many levels of play, from recreational, to town travel soccer, in South Coast Soccer League, and later moving onto Maple division, during much of this time playing both town and Maple during the same time. I am a passionate player and I love playing the game, my hope is to play college soccer.

Outside of soccer, I would describe myself as a very fun, outgoing, creative, and adventurous person. I'm always looking for something new to do and always very open to trying new things. My family and friends are the most important and supportive people to me and I always love being around them.