- 2023 Spotlight
Personal Statement
My name is Elly Reed, and I am a sophomore from Missoula, Montana. I currently play for my club team (Missoula Strikers), my high school team (Missoula Hellgate High School) and the Montana State ODP team. I play an attacking position - usually forward - for each of these teams. I am a leader on my club team, and we focus on improving technique, skill, and team tactics. My ODP State team provides me with exposure to higher-level competition and the chance to train at the ODP Regional Camp, which I really enjoy. On my high school team this fall, I was a starter at left wing on a strong team and grew from playing with and against older and very physical competition.
When I am not playing soccer, I enjoy art, wake surfing, and spending time with my friends and sisters. I also play basketball (earning varsity minutes in my first high school season), and I look placed 5th in state in high jump my freshman year, earning All State Honors, Class AA. I plan on a high quality education while competing as an elite student-athlete.
