Tessa Czajkowski Higgins '25 Recruiting Profile

Hello.  My name is Tessa Czajkowski Higgins.  I am here to tell you a little about me.  Soccer is my passion.  I have loved this sport since the first day I played!  I started playing when I was 6 years old on a park and recreation team.  I live in the very small town of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.  Soccer isn't a popular sport here, so my options were limited locally.  For several years, I played on a Rush Soccer Club recreational co-ed team in my hometown.  Being the only girl on my team with a bunch of boys was intimidating at first, but I found that I fit in well.  I believe this has made me a more confident and aggressive player.  When I hit the age of 10, I knew soccer was my sport and where I wanted to focus my time and energy.  I was invited to try out for the Rush Wisconsin West Soccer Club competitive team in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and I made it.  Since then, I have traveled 1 hour and 30 minutes each way, two to three days a week, to receive the best training available.  I am constantly looking for ways to improve and be exposed to new and talented coaches and players.  I take every opportunity to make myself a better player, including playing on the Wisconsin ODP pool and team, guest playing at any tournament I am asked to join, and playing on the Rush Select team.  I will continue to work hard, and would love to speak with you about your program and how I might fit in.