Karen Rivera '16 Recruiting Profile

Soccer

• I've played since I was 4 years old, which would be about 13 years now. 
• I have always had a very competitive spirit in everything I do including school work, athletics, and accolades.
• I'm a team player. I have had leadership roles, like being captain of teams, as well as leading other areas of the team such as "Voice/Head of the defense" and character building off-the-field.
• I understand the game of soccer and how it is played. I've been able to help coaches with line-up changes as a result of roster changes and formation changes. In addition, I'm a very versatile player and I can be put almost anywhere on the field if need be or even just to give another teammate a breather.
• The biggest asset I bring to the table is my speed when out running strikers and being quick on my feet.
• I am a very patient player. I'm comfortable holding the ball while analyzing the field and deciding what the best option is.
• I'm very vocal on and off the field.

Academics

• I started taking high school level courses in 7th grade. 
• I've always been ahead of my peers academically.
• I am always on Honor Roll. I got my first B in a course during sophomore year of high school. Up until then, I had not received lower than an A.
• The high school I attend has a very prestigious academic program.

Character

• I have always been complimented for my maturity and my organizational skills.
• After getting a concussion my sophomore year of high school, I was not able to finish the soccer season or much of my classes. However, I pushed through and took my first AP exam and I received a 3 for Human Geography.
• I'm very independent. I set my own goals and I reach them on my own.
• I'm outgoing and I love to help people.