Personal Statement

I have been involved in football since I was five years old and participated in contact football since I was eight in JFL.  In the course of playing football I have developed the love for the game.  My father taught me that exposure to football on multiple levels will only increase my knowledge and passion for the game.  My Dad will often take me to the University of Illinois football games in order to experience the environment and game at the level I desire to play one day.  I believe I would be an excellent addition to your program because I am a hard worker. I am dedicated, motivated, and determined to be successful.  I believe it is important to be a coachable player which I am.  It doesn't matter how talented a player is if he cannot be coached he cannot be used.  Also,  I am the ultimate team player.  A selfish player can easily destroy a locker room.  I believe we win or lose as a team and there is no "i" in team.