Personal Statement

My first experience with soccer was at the age of 3, and it has been my obsession ever since.  I am aggressive, goal oriented, and have an extremely high work ethic.  I realize that there is no room for big egos on a team, so I am coachable, driven, and adaptable.  I believe I can be an asset to your program.  

As a defensive player one of my strongest characteristics is my fearlessness in defending an attacker.  I am not afraid to put myself between the player and the ball.  Another strong suit of mine is my knowledge of the game; I am quickly able to analyze and assess where I need to be and gauge the movement of the ball.  I am a strong communicator, and I am able to find open players or space to advance down the field. While I am a very strong defender, I also have the ability to play other positions and am very versatile on the field.

Being a team player is of utmost importance and I understand the value of everyone's contributions on the field.  I am very analytical and have a true understanding of how the game works.  Being apart of a team has taught me so many lessons that I know I will always carry with me.  Being there supporting and trusting one another, learning from each other, and coming together for a common goal is such an amazing feeling.  I hope to join a team that is supportive, hard working, and has great chemistry. 

Academics are extremely important to me, and I am looking to attend a school that prioritizes academic success.  I am undecided in what I would like to major in, so I would like to go to a school that has a large variety of options.  I have always been a good student that strives to constantly learn, and am hopeful that I can find a school that can challenge me in both soccer and academics.

In light of the current circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak, I have been unable to film any games.  Of course I am disappointed that we are unable to play right now, but I am excited for what the future brings.  I hope you will consider attending one of my upcoming camps to view my abilities as a player.

Thank you for your time.

Natalie DeSimone