Madison Martinez '25 Recruiting Profile

I started playing soccer when I was eight years old. Once I scored my first goal in my very first game, I knew soccer was going to be my number one passion. As you might know, when something is your passion, it frustrates you, makes you cry, makes you happy, and angry. That's what has helped me build as a player. You will have your ups and downs with the sport. Does that mean you quit? No, you grow stronger. Soccer has taught me and shown me that I am not an easy person to give up. Personally, I've had moments where our team has had losses to teams that we are supposed to win against. These obstacles or moments are ones that taught me to move forward and grow as a player in order to become a better version of myself.

Soccer and my family in general have influenced who I am today. They have taught me my ethics, my values, and morals. It's truly important to remember these three things in your daily life (in and out of school) and on the field. Who you are, how you act, and what you say are things you should keep in mind anywhere you go. This is the major unique skill I possess as a player because this helped me build up my leadership skills. It helped me understand that everyone is different and has been taught differently meaning they need help in different ways. Considering all this, I believe that I don't only have the skill to compete for a college team, but I have the mentality, leadership, and academic ability to benefit and make an important impact on your soccer program. As a student-athlete, I know what it takes to put in the work on your soccer team.