ALLIE BALOTIN '16 Recruiting Profile

Everyone has one thing that keeps them in his or her happy state. For me there is only one thing that comes to mind instantly, Soccer. I have been playing soccer since I was five years old always competing with myself to be the best. Starting at such a young age has helped me understand the commitment and determination that is needed to play at a high level sport.  The passion I have for soccer cannot be described through these words; it is shown on the soccer field. Hustling for every 50/50 ball, making the passes as crisp as possible and most important never putting my head down when I come upon a mistake. When I got older more opportunities came flying my way. I was honored to be on the varsity high school soccer team as an 8th grader as well as making the ODP regional team three times. As I continued to grow on and off the field I picked up mixed martial arts, which I earned my second-degree black belt. These classes were three days a week for six years. I had to find the time to not only to be with my family, but my studies and the sport I can’t live without. Throughout my first 16 years of living I have managed to juggle everything that I put in my path, but also the obstacles that I encountered. However through all of these years, if there is one thing that I learned it is you fight for your dreams or you will regret it later.