Morgan Ostermueller '19 Recruiting Profile

Being a soccer player comes with a lot of responsibilities.  They include practicing and working out on your own to stay in shape.  Another aspect that I think is very important, is how I strive to make myself and everyone around me better.  A few years ago I was always the oldest on my team and the other players looked up to me, not only as a player but also as a person.  However, now I am the youngest on both my club and high school teams.  Although I am not the oldest and the players may not all look up to me as much, I still try everyday to make myself and everyone else better.  One way I accomplish this is through encouragement.  Being a positive player can result in others not getting down on themselves when they make a mistake.  Pushing my teammates is a win-win situation for me as it allows me to help others, and builds them up to help me whenever I am in need.  Soccer isn't all about physical ability, a big part of the game is mental.  Improving my "soccer IQ" is something I work at by both watching professional matches and also asking lots of questions of coaches and players, of any level, in hopes of learning something new.  In terms of learning, I am also a great student.  I have received straight A's throughout middle school and now have begun high school  taking several honors classes.  Playing soccer is one of he best feelings I get, but to be able to continue to feel this way, I need to keep improving every single day.